Lionel Messi (37 years old) has helped change the landscape of Major League Soccer (MLS) since joining Inter Miami in 2023. His appearance has boosted the popularity of this sport across the United States, especially when the country is co-host of the 2026 World Cup.
His current contract with Inter Miami is due to expire in 2025. David Beckham’s side are determined to keep the Argentine legend for at least one more season.
But it is reported that Messi’s new contract with Inter Miami will include a clause that will allow him to join a European club after the MLS season ends in December 2025.
The move would help Messi stay competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while also giving fans the chance to see him return to European football. There has been speculation that Messi could reunite with Barca, where he has spent more than two decades and won countless trophies.
The prospect of seeing Messi in a Barca shirt again has excited fans around the world, with Thierry Henry, David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimović all loaned out to European clubs during the MLS hiatus.
