Barcelona plan tribute for Lionel Messi during 125th-anniversary celebrations in 2024

When Lionel Messi left Barcelona last year for Paris Saint-Germain, it was one of the most shocking and unexpected transfers in the game of football.

The 34-year-old had spent his entire career at Camp Nou and was tipped to remain a one-man club. But contractual situations and the club’s poor financial situation culminated in the Argentine superstar bidding adieu to the Barça faithful.

Due to Covid-enforced restrictions, Messi did not get a chance to say goodbye to fans in a proper manner. However, the club are now planning to set that right by planning a special tribute for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Blaugrana are looking to celebrate Messi’s illustrious career with a tribute in 2024 at Camp Nou, coinciding with the celebrations of the club’s 125th anniversary if the current PSG star agrees to the proposal and participates at the event.

The idea is to conduct the event when the stadium remodelling is complete, and with Barcelona set to celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2024, that calendar year has been narrowed in on.

There are no dates set as of yet and there is no specific plan as to how the said tribute will be carried out. But the Catalan giants are believed to be keen on repairing relations with their former captain and club legend after his exit last year.

In addition to that, the report also adds that the club might consider bringing him back to the club in the role of a technical secretary once he decides to retire and could explore the possibility during the tribute being planned in 2024.