Lionel Messi continues to dominate football headlines well into 2025, proving his impact transcends leagues and continents.
The Argentinian legend remains a central figure in discussions about football’s future, even as his current contract edges closer to expiration.
Inter Miami have experienced a remarkable rise with Messi on board, but questions about his next career step are intensifying as the year progresses.
Interest from clubs in South America, particularly Argentina, has been rumoured for months, adding intrigue to the closing months of his MLS stint.
Now, new reports from Argentine journalist Flavio Azzaro via X claim Lionel Messi has made a definitive decision about his next move.
According to Azzaro, Messi wants to leave Inter Miami once his contract expires in December 2025 and return to Argentina by signing for Newell’s Old Boys, the club where his football journey began as a youth.
This potential homecoming has ignited excitement among Newell’s supporters, eager to see their native son finish his illustrious career on familiar soil.
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However, this move is far from straightforward. Financial constraints and political complications could seriously hinder negotiations between Messi, Newell’s Old Boys, and Inter Miami.
While Messi’s desire to return home is clear, the logistics of such a transfer remain uncertain, especially given Newell’s more modest budget compared to global football heavyweights.
Inter Miami, on their part, have no official plans to sell or release Messi early and will likely wait until his contract naturally concludes before making further decisions.
Messi’s presence in the MLS has raised the league’s profile significantly, and his departure would mark the end of a transformative era for football in the United States.
Barcelona fans, meanwhile, continue to follow Messi’s journey closely, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner forever linked to the Catalan club in the hearts of supporters.
For now, all eyes are on the coming months to see if Messi’s dream of a Newell’s swan song can overcome the hurdles ahead.
Hoy Messi tiene decidido venir a jugar a Newell’s en diciembre #NoPodemosPerder pic.twitter.com/1W7fkGMGGJ
— Flavio Azzaro (@FlavioAzzaro) June 4, 2025
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