Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers of all time, recently announced that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Despite being linked to a potential return to FC Barcelona, the Argentinian chose to join the MLS club Inter Miami.
In a recent interview, Messi admitted that joining Inter Miami was not his sole option, but rather part of a different plan. While Barcelona was interested in signing him, it would have taken time for the club to shed certain players and make an offer to the Argentinian, something Messi did not want to wait for considering his past experiences with the club.
Messi revealed that his initial plan was to return to Barca, but he is happy with the decision to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami. I’m ready and eager to take on this new challenge, this change, Messi told reporters. It was a significant step, but I was aware of what it meant and what I was doing at the same time.
Messi insisted the decision to join Inter Miami was not made spontaneously, but rather the result of careful consideration. The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner recently scored a fantastic goal in Argentina’s friendly match against Australia, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the sport.
While fans are disappointed that Messi will not be returning to Barcelona, they are excited to see him take on this new challenge in the MLS. Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami is the latest in a series of moves by top footballers to play in the league, which is gradually establishing itself as a serious contender for top talent.
