Lionel Messi Considering a Possible Barcelona Return in 2025
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi might make a surprising return to FC Barcelona on loan. While his current contract with Inter Miami runs until December 2025, reports suggest that Messi may negotiate a new deal with the club.
Under Major League Soccer (MLS) rules, players can be loaned out during the off-season, which runs from November to March. If Messi extends his Inter Miami contract to 2026, he could retire at the end of that season, keeping him in prime condition for the 2026 World Cup hosted by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.
A unique clause in Messi’s contract could facilitate this loan move, similar to past instances when players like Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic temporarily returned to Arsenal and AC Milan, respectively.
Messi departed Barcelona in 2021 due to the club’s financial struggles, spending two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain before joining Inter Miami. Talks of a potential return to Barcelona have continued since his departure, and this loan move could mark an emotional reunion with his former club.
