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New Delhi: Less than 24 hours after scoring two goals and providing two assists in Inter Miamis emphatic 4-0 victory against Nashville Lionel Messi quietly returned to Barcelona. Under the cover of darkness he visited the Spotify Camp Nou the very place where his illustrious career began. Messis Emotional Message to Barcelona Messi shared moments from his visit on Instagram writing “Last night I returned to the place I miss so much. A place where I was incredibly happy where you made me feel like the happiest person in the world thousands of times.” His message deeply moved Barcelona fans. Will He Return to Camp Nou? Messi also wrote in his post “Hopefully one day I can return again – not just to say goodbye because I never had the chance to do that.” This statement has reignited hopes of a potential return to Barcelona. Club president Joan Laporta also wants Messi to be formally invited back for the reopening of the Camp Nou. First Return Since Departure This was Messis first visit to the Camp Nou since August 2021 when he had to leave the club due to financial difficulties. He then played two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before joining Inter Miami and revitalizing American soccer. Whats Next for Messi? Messi who has scored 42 goals for Inter Miami this season has led the team to the MLS Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time. After this emotional trip to Barcelona he is now training with the Argentine national team in Alicante where they are scheduled to play a friendly match against Angola. But that night in the quiet glow of the Camp Nou Messi returned home – to the place where a young boy began his journey to becoming the greatest footballer in the world. Story Highlights: Following Inter Miamis victory Messi made a surprise visit to Barcelonas Camp Nou. He wrote on Instagram – “I returned to a place I miss dearly.” Messi hinted that he wants to return to Barcelona one day. This was his first visit to Camp Nou since 2021.