Lionel Messiās days at Barcelona were almost over at the end of last season after anotherheartbreaking Champions League elimination. The Argentine made it clear that he wanted to move, but he couldnāt finish the contract a year earlier. He stayed, but now that his deal with the Catalans is a few months away from getting expired, there is a lot of speculation regarding his future.
The six-time Ballon dāOrwinner seems to be sick and tired of carrying Barcaall by himself, and he even insisted to leave in August 2020. If he doesnāt put pen to paper to a new agreement with the Spanish side, Messi will be able to decide as a free agent where to play fromnext season onwards.
It may be hard to imagine Leo wearing other colors thanblue and red, but that almost happened at the end of the 2019-2020 season. After legal issuesprevented that from happening, Messiās move may finally happen this year. Of course, there are numerous rumors about where he will play, and the MLS is among those candidates.
Is the MLS a possible destination for Messi?
Arguably the best soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi would be a dream signing for any team in the world. In Barcelona, everyone is trying to figure out how to convince him to stay, for instance. But as his spell with the Blaugranamay be ending soon, powerful European sides like Manchester City and PSG are eager to sign him. Those two presumably have the necessary money to afford him as well.
But thereās another possibility for the Argentine starāsfuture outside Europe, which is the US.Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Inter Miami, where founder and co-owner David Beckham has already brought big names such as Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo HiguaĆn, a former teammate with Messi in Argentinaās National Team.
Beckham believes Miami is an attractive place for any player
Beckham is confident that Miami can continue attracting top players (Getty).
Thisidea may sound a bit crazy for some fans, but Beckham thinks it wouldnāt be strange at all: āI actually donāt think itās a tough one for players to decide, to be honest, because itās a great place,ā he stated when questioned on ESPN about how to bring world-class players.āMiami is a city that causes attraction to the players who have played in Europe and who are big stars,ā he added. The former England international player has a point, though, as he proved it by bringing many top players.
Gonzalo āPipitaā HiguaĆn was probably Interās greatest signing so far, and the striker has also pointed out that it wouldnāt be harebrained that Messi lands at Miami: āI see no reason why Lionelcouldnāt come here. If it would make him happy, we would welcome him with open arms,ā he said in an interview with ESPN. HiguaĆn and Messi played together for many years representing Argentina and built a good relationship.
Messi and HiguaĆn shared a lot of moments playing together for Argentina (Getty).
Messiās desire to experience life in the US
The rumors that linked Messi with the MLS intensified even more after the soccer figure expressed he wanted to try living in the United States. āI have always desired to live and enjoy the experience in the United States, to experience that league and life there. I would like it, but I donāt know if itās going to happen or not,ā he expressed to Spanish TV Channel La Sexta.
Messiās contract with Barcelona finishes at the end of the season (Getty).
It is well known that Beckham would be glad to bring in Messi to Miami, and not only Inter fans butthe entire MLS would be extremely excited to receive such a superstar tothe competition. However, it isnāt known where will Messi continue his career yet, but many important teams are already keen to sign him.
