Lionel Messi has made a final decision about his immediate future in football, ending hopes of a return, even temporary, to Argentina. Despite his special connection to Newell's Old Boys, the club where he took his first steps in football, the Argentine star has no intention of leaving Inter Miami during the upcoming transfer window.
Speculation over a possible return to his homeland has been fuelled by reports that the 39-year-old could be loaned to Newell's Old Boys in January. However, renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that there are no active negotiations for such a deal and that sending Messi on loan is not in his plans.
"There is no possibility that Messi will leave on loan," Romano said, emphasizing that the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner intends to fully respect his contract with the American club, which is valid until December 2028. According to reports, Messi is even open to the possibility of renewing his agreement with Inter Miami when the right time comes.
Meanwhile, another possibility is attracting the attention of football fans, a reunion between Messi and Neymar. The Brazilian forward's future at Santos remains unclear, while the approaching end of his contract has fueled speculation about a possible move to the American championship. Inter Miami could consider the possibility of transferring him through the spaces offered by the team's rules in MLS.
If this move goes through, American soccer could become the scene of an extraordinary reunion. Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez could play together again, recreating the famous "MSN" trio that made history at Barcelona. Such an operation would be one of the most sensational transfers in North American soccer.
