The summer window has seen Barcelona maintain their forward momentum with smart deals and squad trimming under Hansi Flick’s guidance.
Yet, amidst the buying and selling, speculation on Lionel Messi’s future has once again captured headlines.
The Argentine legend, now 38, remains a beacon in football, and any talk of his possible return carries emotion and intrigue unrivalled in modern sport.
With a mid-season friendly and lucrative commercial ties still active, Barcelona find themselves in the spotlight once more.
Four years have passed since Messi’s emotional departure from Camp Nou, but the enchantment of his legacy has yet to fade.
He’s currently showcasing his magic in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, where his contract runs until December 31, 2025.
Yet, murmurs from South America suggest his MLS journey might not reach its intended finish.
According to ESPN Argentina’s Esteban Edul via X, Lionel Messi is reportedly contemplating a move in mid-2025 to recalibrate ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With his existing Inter Miami deal expiring at year’s end, a return to a more competitive league—possibly Europe—could offer the sharpness and intensity needed for optimal World Cup preparation.
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It was reported that Messi wants to leave Inter Miami once his contract expires in December 2025 and return to Argentina by signing for Newell’s Old Boys
Talks over a fresh contract with Miami are said to be on hold, opening the door to fresh options.
Naturally, this fuels dreams of another Camp Nou chapter.
But the reality is complex.
Despite past emotional ties, Messi and Barcelona’s board, led by Joan Laporta, have experienced tension.
Journalists such as Guillem Balague, close to Messi’s circle, have indicated that a reunion under Laporta is improbable.
The Argentine icon simply isn’t inclined to return to Barca while the current leadership remains in charge.
So, while Messi confronts a crossroads in his career—balancing loyalty and ambition—Barcelona supporters worldwide can’t help but wonder: will this World Cup preparation spark a renewed tango at Camp Nou, or will Messi’s path take him elsewhere?
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Atención con esta info: ¿#Messi estaría evaluando competir en otra liga en la previa al Mundial 2026?
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