Will this be the last year of Leo Messi as a professional footballer? Some pieces begin to fit and make the alarms jump regarding the future of eight times Golden Ball. The last clue – defining? – has been given by the Argentine journalist Yanina Latorrealso friend of the star of the star who made history in the FC Barcelona.
According to Latorre, Messi confessed his desire to return to live in Barcelona once he ends his stage in the Inter Miami. “I said: ‘Are you not going to stay in Miami?’ The nation. Leo already assured in the past that the Miami team would be the last of his career.
Currently, Messi has a contract with Inter Miami until 2025, although there is the possibility of extending it for another year. Despite this, Yanina Latorre says that Messi will not renew and that his intention is to return to Barcelona with his wife Antonela and his three children. “He told me that when he ends here – in Miami – where he is happy, he will return to Barcelona,” said the Argentine journalist.
These statements reaffirm the deep emotional link that Messi maintains with the Catalan city, where he lived much of his life and got the greatest successes of his career. Despite its stage in the Paris Saint-Germain and his current experience in the MLSMessi continues to consider Barcelona as his home.
Messi, who is currently 37 years old, left Barcelona in 2021 due to the financial problems of the club, which prevented renewing his contract. However, the love for the team and the city has never disappeared. “I miss them all.
Messi, along with Marcelo Weigandt and Jordi Alba, his teammates at Inter Miami
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The relationship between Messi and the president of Barça, Joan Laportahas been complex in recent years, going from tensions to a slight more conciliatory approach. Laporta has repeatedly expressed his intention to bring back to the top historical scorer of the club to give him the farewell.
In Miami they love him until 2026
The co -owner of Inter Miami, Jorge butdo not lose hope of convincing the Argentine to remain in the team beyond 2025. “Leo and I will sit down to discuss the future. I fully hope that at the inauguration of our new stadium in 2026, Leo Messi is our number 10 “He declared more.
In addition, that year the World of selections in United States, Canada and Mexico. To date, Messi has not given a clear answer about whether or not to go to the appointment with Argentuna.
Despite the success he has had in the MLS, where he has taken Inter Miami to conquer the Leagues Cup and the Supporters’ ShieldMessi has always left the door open to Barça. The possibility of dressing the Barca shirt again, however, is practically nil, said by the player himself.
In any case, his return to Barcelona would not only be an event of great sentimental meaning, but also an opportunity to consolidate his legacy in the city that saw him become a legend of world football.