Lionel Messi’s next move after Inter Miami, according to a family friend

The current contract of the Argentinian in Miami is ending this year and his next destination is still in the air.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continue their preparations for 2025 on Wednesday with a trip to Peru to compete against Universitario.

The Herons ran to the supporters' Shield title in 2024, but were disappointed in the play-offs, after being reflected in the first round by Atlanta United. A big improvement is expected this year, in what the last season of Lionel Messi could be at the club.

The contract of two and a half years that Lionel Messi signed in the summer of 2023 will hold him at the club until the end of 2025. Although it is assumed that he has an option to extend another year, there is speculation about the future of Messi. already started.

In an interview with La Nacion, a good family friend from Messi revealed where the family will probably go. The girlfriend, the Argentinian media personality Yanina Latorre, revealed that a return to Barcelona is on the map.

'He told me that when he is ready here [in Miami]Where he is happy, he will return to Barcelona, ​​”she said. Latorre added that she had specifically asked about the prospect of staying in Miami. He reportedly replied, “No, my place is there.”

Will Lionel Messi stay with Inter Miami?

Although Latorre maintained that Messi's future is in Spain, she was not specific about when that big step could take place. Although his contract expires at the end of 2025, there is one big ambition that could convince him to stay

Argentina goes to the 2026 World Cup as a reigning champion and Messi is still an important member of the selection of Lionel Scaloni. Another year in Miami, during the 2026 season, would enable Messi to participate in one final tournament.

In a conversation with ESPN, Joge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, recently said that he believes that Messi will appear before the team in 2026. He explained: “Leo and I will discuss the future. I fully expect Leo Messi at the opening of our new stadium in 2026 will be our number 10 after a season full of trophies. ”