Lionel Messi discusses return and loan spell at FC Barcelona

Potential loans and returns to the club.

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FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has discussed the possibility of returning to the club and a possible loan move to the club in an interview. L’Equipe Released this week.

The Argentine celebrated his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday as the world’s best player, awarded to him by a panel designated by French football.

Competitor publications L’Equipehe talked about the process that led him to choose not to play for Barcelona this summer, but to join Inter Miami in the United States.

“I could have come back, but it wasn’t to be,” Messi said as he neared free agency in the French capital, a move that would have been easy to achieve.

“It’s similar to what happened in 2021. It’s very similar to having to go to Paris in 2021.

“I thought about returning to Barca, about living there, about retiring there like I always wanted, but it was not possible,” he added.

Messi put rumors to rest over a potential loan move to Catalonia from Xavi Hernandez’s side during the MLS off-season, saying: “No chance.”

However, despite that being the case, Messi admits to still keeping a close eye on the club of his life.

“Obviously, I follow them as I did in Paris. In my opinion, the team has developed well since Xavi arrived, with a mix of younger and more experienced players like (Robert) Lewandowski or (Jules) Kunde.

“The level of young people is outstanding,” Messi said of his fellow La Masia graduates.

“This is a great team and they have a chance to do great things this year.”

While the chances of Messi returning to Barca as a player are slim, he could play first half for Barca in a farewell game at the newly renovated Camp Nou when his contract with Inter Miami expires in 2024 or 2025. game.

Nationwide Messi reportedly plans to spend time with Newell’s Old Boys in his hometown of Rosario after his two-year contract in the United States ends.

according to sportsHowever, Barca want the greatest player of all time to play for them for the rest of his life after retirement, with the 36-year-old credited with behind-the-scenes roles including sporting director.