Inter Miami Co-owner Ready to Do ‘Everything’ for Lionel Messi’s ‘Proper Goodbye’ to FC Barcelona, Squashing Loan Rumors- “He Deserves That”

Lionel Messi concluded his ‘unhappy’ PSG stint by choosing MLS franchise Inter Miami. La Pulga’s beloved FC Barcelona were in the race to sign the Argentine. However, the Blaugrana’s interest didn’t last long as their financial woes resulted in Messi thinking otherwise.

While negotiating with Jorge Messi, Barcelona’s president spoke of a farewell game. After Messi accepted Inter Miami’s offer, rumors surfaced that the Argentine could play for Blaugrana on loan. Amid this, Inter Miami co-chairman has his say on loan rumors and the farewell game for Messi in Catalan.

Jorge Mas feels Lionel Messi deserves a farewell game at Camp Nou

Lionel Messi announced himself to the world during his Barcelona days. It is a club he loves. He might not be playing for the Blaugrana, but his love affair will last forever. And the love reciprocates. Barcelona and its fans still adore their talisman, and everyone feels La Pulga needs to have a grand farewell. Out of this, the idea of a farewell game emerged. 

Now, Jorge Mas, Inter Miami’s co-owner, has spoken about the same and feels the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner deserves a proper farewell. A Barcelona-related Twitter account, Barca Buzz, tweeted the comments made by Mas. It read, “I don’t know if it’s some type of friendly or farewell game. They have this Gamper Trophy.”

“But there will be something where, hopefully when the new Camp Nou is open, Lionel Messi can say his proper goodbye. That does not entail playing for Barcelona.” Meanwhile, Mas squashed the loan to Barcelona rumors, “He’s not going to go on loan there. That’s not going to happen. Yes, he deserves his correct goodbye there.”

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Also, Mas is ready to help make the friendly happen, “Yes, and I will do everything in my power in order to facilitate and help him do that because he deserves that.” But when can we see the farewell game?

The farewell game plan will take some time

FC Barcelona will shift to Olympic Stadium for next season’s home games. They demolished the iconic Spotify Camp Nou for renovation. Reports state that the stadium will be available from the 2025-26 season. Messi’s contract with Inter Miami is until 2025. To bring the farewell game plan to fruition, everyone might have to wait until then.

It will be interesting to see how things pan out. To see Messi, take Camp Nou field one last time before hanging his boots will enthrall fans. And if it will be the game between Barcelona and Inter Miami, Messi can follow in the footsteps of Pele. The Brazilian legend played his final game in New Jersey. He played for New York Cosmos in the first half and Santos in the second. Those were the only clubs the late Pele played for in his career.

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