‘My place is there’ – Football icon sparks Barca comeback buzz.

Football legend Lionel Messi has dropped the ultimate bombshell for fans of the beautiful game – he’s got his eyes set on a sensational return to Barcelona! The Argentine superstar, who dominated Major League Soccer with Inter Miami in the past, has reportedly revealed to a close family friend that he is returning home to Barcelona, the club where he established his legacy.

Messi’s Miami magic – but Barca dreams linger

Messi has been a major force in MLS since his arrival in 2023. He led Inter Miami to national glory and guided them to the playoffs of 2024. Jorge Mas, the club’s co owner, is still hopeful that the seven-time Ballon D’Or winner would stay on for 2025 to help Miami win trophies and appear at their 2026 grand opening.

But the whispers of a move back to Barcelona have not died down. Yanina Latorre, a family friend, stoked the fires by telling La Nacion: “He [Messi] I was told that he would finish here [in Miami]He will return home to Barcelona. Messi refused to stay longer in Miami when he was asked. He said, “No, I have a place there.”

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Barca: the bigger picture

For Messi, Barcelona is more than a club – it’s home. Messi was forced to leave the Camp Nou in 2021 due to financial troubles. His departure for Paris Saint-Germain broke many hearts throughout Catalonia. But a return – in any capacity – would bring his legendary story full circle.

Messi’s return to Blaugrana colors, even if it is not as a player, could be made possible by the ongoing financial problems of Barca.

Inter Miami It is not clear how to get there. Messi’s surrender without a fight

Inter Miami manager Jorge Mas is optimistic and insists Messi will remain at the center of Inter Miami’s future plans. Mas announced at the end 2024 that “Leo will be sitting down with me to discuss the Future.” Leo Messi is my No. 10 when we open our new stadium 2026 and start another successful MLS Season. 10.”

What’s Next for the GOAT

Messi is at a crossroads with one final MLS season to go. Inter Miami can convince Messi to stay in Florida for another chapter.

It doesn’t matter if he is a player, ambassador or Just click on the button below to learn more. Barcelona fans are waiting to be awed by the Camp Nou faithful. Messi or Barca? Watch this space