“Barcelona Is My Home” – Lionel Messi Drops Bombshell Hint As Transfer Talks Stall With PSG Amidst David Beckham’s Inter Miami Rumors

Published 02/03/2023, 7:15 AM EST

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The January transfer window is over and all the big signings have been made. All soccer teams now will be looking forward to the summer transfer window to further strengthen their teams. One of the biggest names in this upcoming transfer window can be the World Cup winner Lionel Messi.

The 7x Ballon d’Or winner’s contract with PSG expires this summer, and there has been no indication that he will renew it. Speculation is mounting that Messi may leave PSG, with FC Barcelona and MLS team Inter Miami being two of the most likely destinations.

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Lionel Messi drops a major hint

In a recent interview, Messi dropped a bombshell hint about his future plans. He said, “I think that when I finish my career we will return to live in Barcelona”. Lionel Messi then went on to further say, “Barcelona is my home.”

This statement seems to suggest that Messi is planning to enjoy his retirement in Barcelona. If that is the case, it would be huge for the city of Barcelona, as they would be able to keep one of their all-time greats. However, it is also possible that Messi is simply leaving the door open for a return to FC Barcelona at some point in the future.

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It is clear that Messi still has a strong connection to Barcelona. Even if he does not retire there, it seems likely that he will end up back in the city at some point.

David Beckham trying to bring Messi to MLS

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It’s no secret that David Beckham has been trying to bring Lionel Messi to MLS. The former English footballer has been vocal about his attempts to sign the PSG star for his team, Inter Miami. There have been several reports of Beckham’s attempts to bring Messi to MLS over the past few months.

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In addition, Inter Miami is also reportedly interested in signing Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets. This could help to reunite Messi with his former teammate if all of these signings go through. If Beckham is able to pull off Messi’s signing, it would be the biggest signing in MLS history. It would be a huge coup for the league, as one of the best players of all time would be joining MLS.

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Only time will tell what will happen with Lionel Messi and David Beckham. Where do you think Lionel Messi will play? Let us know in the comments.

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