In a groundbreaking revelation, it has been confirmed that Lionel Messi is set to part ways with Inter Miami in 2025. The footballing icon, heralded as one of the greatest players of all time, has made his intentions clear: he aims to conclude his illustrious career at his childhood club, Newell’s Old Boys.
As reported by iconic members of FC Barcelona, El Nacional, Lionel Messi has meticulously planned his departure from Inter Miami, a club he co-owns. Despite enjoying an extremely lucrative contract that pays him between $50 and $60 million per year for the next two seasons, Messi is poised to secure mind-boggling deals with Apple and Adidas in the near future, adding more weight to his legacy.
In 2025, regardless of the accuracy of these speculations, Lionel Messi will once again be a free agent. Surprisingly, despite the forthcoming World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, where Argentina will participate as the reigning champions, Messi appears more inclined to continue his career in Argentina rather than on American soil.
This decision stems from Messi’s deep-seated desire to return to his roots. El Nacional reports that Messi has already set his sights on joining Newell’s Old Boys in his hometown of Rosario. Such a move would undoubtedly be a heartfelt tribute to his traditionally loyal fans.
A few months ago, when Messi participated in a testimonial match for Maxi Rodriguez at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, he experienced the affection and adoration he could potentially enjoy from his fans on a weekly basis. This experience offered Messi a glimpse of what it would be like to play for a club like Boca Juniors.
This adulation from fans would be replicated at venues across Argentina, where Messi has now become a national hero after emerging from the shadow of Diego Maradona. Messi played an instrumental role in Argentina’s victory at Qatar 2022, securing their third World Cup triumph, a feat that would be celebrated once again if he were to achieve it in the future.
Leaving their academy as a 13-year-old to pursue a successful trial with FC Barcelona, Messi’s career would come full circle by donning the Newell’s jersey as a professional. This move would signify a return to where it all began for Messi, as he left Newell’s academy at the age of 13 to embark on his incredible journey with FC Barcelona.
It’s highly probable that Messi will also make a nostalgic return to FC Barcelona for a memorial match once the refurbishment of their Camp Nou stadium is completed, irrespective of his next destination. Lionel Messi’s story is one of a prodigious talent who transcended borders and now seeks to find closure at the club where his extraordinary journey started.
