Lionel Messi has revealed that he wished to return to Barcelona after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, however issues didn’t go as deliberate.
The Argentine star, who now performs for Inter Miami in the US, mentioned he had hoped to rejoin the membership he spent most of his profession at. Nonetheless, he needed to make a distinct selection that suited his household and state of affairs on the time.
Messi, who received the World Cup in Qatar whereas enjoying for Paris Saint-Germain, had his coronary heart set on returning to the Camp Nou — a spot he referred to as residence for 17 seasons.
In an interview with Simplemente Fútbol, Messi mentioned:
“I had the intention of returning to Barcelona and going again to a spot I’ve all the time wished to be, but it surely wasn’t attainable.”
He defined that after that, it turned a household determination:
“Successful the World Cup performed an enormous half. I used to be additionally very positive I didn’t wish to play for one more crew in Europe. I didn’t wish to be a part of any of them.”
Throughout his time at Barcelona, Messi received 35 main trophies, together with 10 LaLiga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League trophies.
Since becoming a member of Inter Miami, Messi has already added two extra trophies to his assortment — the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Protect.