"The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has pretty much ruled out a last dance at the Spotify Camp Nou, at this point, and has informed all the presidential candidates of the same. The current Inter Miami megastar, though, would be open to a return in a different role sometime in the future, but a comeback in a playing capacity is off the table."
"Messi was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 as the board, led by Laporta, was unable to renew his contract owing to Financial Fair Play complications. The Argentine superstar has since played for PSG and Inter Miami, but continues to carry Barcelona very close to his heart."
Barcelona's presidential election campaign is underway with multiple candidates making promises to voters. Marc Ciria has prominently featured Lionel Messi in his campaign materials, pledging to bring the Argentine icon back to the club. However, Messi has communicated through his representatives to all presidential candidates that he will not return as a player. While the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has ruled out playing again at Barcelona, he remains open to joining the club in a different capacity in the future. Messi departed Barcelona in 2021 due to financial constraints under then-president Laporta and has since played for PSG and Inter Miami.
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