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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made one thing crystal clear: Whether Lionel Messi ever returns to Camp Nou, he deserves more than applause, nostalgia, or highlight reels. He deserves a statue.

Days after Messi’s surprise visit to the newly revamped Camp Nou — a quiet, emotional walk through the place that shaped his legend — Laporta confirmed on Friday that the club is already working on a permanent tribute for the greatest player in its history.

“Messi deserves the tribute at Can Barça, the most beautiful in the world," Laporta said during an event celebrating La Masia.

“If Kubala and Cruyff have statues, it’s only right that Leo Messi has his own. He’s an iconic figure who defined an era for all of us."

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