Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona are designing a statue of Lionel Messi to be placed outside the Camp Nou, as confirmed by Joan Laporta on Thursday
- Messi scored 672 goals and secured 34 trophies with Barcelona, including 10 La Liga and four Champions League titles
- The Camp Nou is set to partially reopen this month after being closed since May 2023 for renovation
Plans to Honour a Club Legend
Barcelona Football Club are in the process of designing a statue to honour Lionel Messi outside their iconic Camp Nou stadium. Club president Joan Laporta revealed at a book event on Thursday that the project is progressing, stating, “We are working on that.” He emphasised that Messi and his family must consent to the statue, and that an official proposal would be made once the final design is ready. Laporta added, “We, as Barca fans, would love the fact of having a statue to honor Lionel Messi in the new stadium, where all Barca legends lay.”
🚨 Laporta: “Leo Messi deserves to have a statue at the new stadium”. 💙❤️
“We will prepare a design, talk to the family and if they agree we can proceed for that”. pic.twitter.com/qHSAyN4HKu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2025
Messi’s Legacy at Barcelona
The 38-year-old Argentinian international netted 672 goals for Barcelona’s senior side and won 34 trophies during his time at the club. His accolades include 10 La Liga titles and four Champions League triumphs, making him the most decorated player in the club’s illustrious history.
Stadium Redevelopment and Existing Tributes
The Camp Nou, which has been undergoing significant redevelopment since May 2023, is due to reopen in a partly-refurbished state this month. The discussion regarding a potential Messi statue was first raised during the club’s AGM back in 2021. Existing tributes at the ground include statues of both Laszlo Kubala, who claimed four league titles and scored 194 times for the club, and Johan Cruyff.
| Player | Barcelona Goals | La Liga Titles | Champions Leagues | Camp Nou Statue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 672 | 10 | 4 | Planned |
| Laszlo Kubala | 194 | 4 | 0 | Yes |
| Johan Cruyff | 60 | 1 | 0 | Yes |
Messi’s Departure and Future Recognition
Messi’s contract with Barcelona expired in summer 2021, upon which he departed for Paris Saint-Germain. He spent two years in the French capital before joining Inter Miami in 2023. While discussions regarding a statue began in 2021, Messi’s formal recognition at the revamped Camp Nou is now moving closer, pending final design approval and agreement from the Messi family.
