Laporty and Messi, Getty Images October 13 2025, 14:44

Barcelona President Jan Laporta shared his thoughts about the current state of his relations with the legend of the club Lionel Messi. According to Fabrizio Romano journalist, the head of the Catalans acknowledged that their communication began to recover after a stressful period.

“We have a wonderful relationship with Leo Messi, which worsened when we were unable to continue his contract. But they are improving again,” Laporty said.

We will remind, in the summer of 2021 the Argentinea left Barcelona in the status of a free agent and went to PSG due to financial restrictions of the club.

Barcelona President also hoped that the club will be able to organize a decent farewell to the legendary forward on Camp Nou: “We hope that he will receive a great honor that he really deserves.”

Lionel Messi spent 778 matches for the first team of Barcelona, ​​scored 672 goals and made 303 productive gears. Together with the Catalans, he won 35 trophies, including 10 titles of Spain champion and 4 wins in the Champions League.