27 February 2025
The news that "shook" the world of football has spread like wild fire to become the talk of the town. Everyone is talking about the possible return of the legend Lionel Messi to "Barcelona" before the end of his football career. However, journalist Guillem Balague denied the return of the Argentine striker to "Barcelona", and published this news on his page on the "X" platform.
Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021 after a stifling financial crisis forced the club not to renew his contract, moved to Paris Saint-Germain in France, then to Inter Miami in the United States in 2023.
Despite his brilliance in the American League, where he won the League Cup and the Supporters Shield, Messi's heart remained attached to Barcelona, his "home" where he will look to retire, based on what he said.
In a statement, Messi indicated that he could not end his career without wearing the Blaugrana shirt again at the new Camp Nou stadium, the place where he lived his most wonderful football days, and won many titles and awards.
As he enters the last year of his contract with Inter Miami and despite the fact that he is still at the peak of his giving with the American team, where he scored 35 goals and provided 20 assists, and won the MVP award in the American League, talk is increasing about Messi's return to Catalonia.
Media reports have confirmed the player's desire to end his career there, in a place that brings back special memories, especially after press reports indicated that "Leo" set special conditions for his return, as he requested to conclude three deals related to the coaches and administrators accompanying him on his journey, including his personal advisor and physical trainers, who were an essential part of his success in America.
It is noteworthy that Messi is a graduate of the "Barcelona" Academy, where he played with the first team from 2004 until 2021, and participated in 778 matches during which he scored 672 goals and made 303 assists.
During his career with the Catalan club, Messi won the Spanish League title ten times, the Champions League four times, in addition to seven Spanish Cups and eight Super Cups.
In 2021, Messi moved to "Paris Saint-Germain", then moved in the summer of 2023 to "Inter Miami" in the United States.
