Messi paid a night visit to Barcelona s Camp Nou, hinting at his return soon

Argentine star Messi recently dropped a bombshell on his social media, posting multiple photos of his night visit to the new Camp Nou stadium, and attaching a message that he hoped to return to Barcelona in the near future. It was reported that the top management of Barcelona Football Club did not know about it beforehand. Afterwards, it sparked a heated discussion on the Internet. The relevant post quickly attracted more than 22 million likes in one day.

After Messi played on behalf of Inter Miami in the professional playoffs on Sunday local time, he immediately flew to Spain. The original schedule was to go to Argentina to return to the team's training ground in Spain, but Messi still chose to return to Barcelona on the way, and even took the time to visit the rebuilt Camp Nou stadium at night.

It was reported that the security personnel of Camp Nou recognized the visitor as Messi and privately opened the door for him to enter the infield. Along with him was his Argentina national team teammate "personal bodyguard" De Paul. Messi took photos at Camp Nou and posted and left messages on his personal social media IG.

Messi's message read: "Last night I returned to the place I have always cared about and where I was happy. Everyone allowed me to be here and become a person who has received millions of happiness in the world. I hope that one day I can come back, not only to say goodbye as a player, but also to do what I have never been able to achieve."

The report also pointed out that a few top executives of the Barcelona club opened the door that night after knowing about Messi's visit. However, Messi's post still caused a huge sensation among fans. Some analysts pointed out that Messi may appear when the Camp Nou stadium reopens. As for Messi's message, some people interpreted it as Messi may return to Barcelona as a club management in the future and take charge of Barcelona Football Club.