Messi not thinking about potential Barcelona return amid broken relationship with the board | OneFootball

According to recent reports from SPORT, Lionel Messi’s relationship with the current Barcelona board continues to remain ‘cold and distant’, with no plans for a return, institutional role, or public tribute.

While the idea of Messi returning to Barcelona has been speculated for years, especially following his departure in 2021, these talks have not led to any concrete plans.

A month ago, it was suggested that Barcelona could bring Messi back to the club after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. However, the outlet has refuted these claims, stating that there is currently no imminent return planned.

This is because Messi’s relationship with the club’s leadership remains strained, with the player reportedly avoiding interviews and refraining from discussing Barcelona in public.

For what it is worth, his silence only adds to the growing distance between him and the current administration.

Messi’s belongs to Inter Miami

Lionel Messi does not want to return to Barcelona. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

While the possibility of a Barcelona return is being dismissed, Messi’s future seems to be heading toward a long-term stay with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Reports indicate that the renewal of his contract with the American club is all but confirmed.

Inter Miami, eager to make Messi the face of their club, is particularly interested in having him lead the team during the inauguration of their new stadium.

Furthermore, Messi’s presence will be pivotal in the expansion of MLS, with his global appeal expected to help attract a larger audience.

Despite the unresolved tensions with Barcelona, Messi’s focus appears to be on his chapter in Miami.

His career is now being shaped in a different direction, and while his history with Barcelona remains a significant part of his legacy, his future seems firmly planted in the United States for the foreseeable future.