Lionel Messi Decides Against Winter Transfer
Lionel Messi, the star player for Inter Miami, has reportedly made a decision regarding a potential winter transfer. There have been rumors linking Messi with a loan move to Barcelona or a Saudi Arabian club. However, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Messi is not considering joining another team and is fully focused on Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
The MLS season is coming to a close, and Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, is set to miss out on the playoffs with just two matches against Charlotte remaining. There was speculation that Messi could keep busy until the 2024 season begins in February by going on loan. However, it seems that Messi has decided against this option and will continue to dedicate himself to Inter Miami and his international duties with Argentina.
In the coming months, Messi will be representing Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and bitter rivals Brazil. These matches will be crucial for Argentina’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup. After these qualifiers, Inter Miami’s pre-season will begin in January. However, Messi may also participate in friendlies with the club in Asia in November. Following these commitments, Messi is expected to take a one-month holiday.
Despite Barcelona’s financial troubles, there have been reports that the club has been open to bringing back the 36-year-old legend. However, it seems that Messi has chosen to remain committed to Inter Miami for the time being.
It is worth noting that Messi rejected a £350 million-a-year deal from Al-Hilal over the summer. Instead, Al-Hilal signed Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Neymar.
In conclusion, Lionel Messi has reportedly made the decision not to go out on loan this winter. He is fully focused on his current club, Inter Miami, and his international duties with Argentina. While there were rumors of a potential return to Barcelona, Messi has chosen to remain committed to Inter Miami for now. Fans will eagerly await his performances in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the start of Inter Miami’s pre-season in January.