What is Lionel Messi going to do next? This is a question that has made every fan’s head spin in recent times. His future involvement and plans have been the center of attraction. The fanbase also wants to know if a Barcelona return as a player is still on the cards, despite him denying the fact. Citing the eagerness among the fans and the media, the Argentinean shared a bit about his plans as he talked about retirement.

There would be a lot of factors to be considered before Messi takes any call if he were to return to Barcelona. However, his family seems to be enjoying life in the US currently, much more than they did in France.

Lionel Messi seeks a future in Catalonia but not as a player!

After 4x Champions League, 3x FIFA Men’s Best Player of the Year, one Copa America, and the prestigious FIFA World Cup, Messi has finally achieved the impossible by winning his record 8th Ballon d’Or. His journey now continues with Inter Miami where he’s changing the dynamics of the sport in the USA. When asked the soccer icon about what’s coming next, Lionel Messi openly shared his plans. He said, “We will return to live in Barcelona. It’s our home, where our friends are, be it for my wife and children or even for me”.

He continued, “I have no idea about the next project after retirement”. Lionel Messi had a similar reply when questioned about if he has any coaching plans up his sleeves. To which La Pulga clearly stated that he has no interest in coaching as of now. He later gave a little hope to the fans stating anything is possible in soccer. However, Messi ended hopes of a comeback to FC Barcelona. The reply is sure to break hearts all across the soccer sphere.

Messi gives a verdict on an FC Barcelona return

Lionel Messi spent 21 years of his career in Barcelona. Starting from his academy days to debuting as the first team player on 16 October 2004 and going on to conquer the game for decades, Lionel Messi is a loved figure among the Catalonian supporters. But the beautiful story has already had its penned ending. Clearing the air around the rumored return to Barca, Messi gave a stern response.

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The former Barcelona player said, “No, not at all”. The concise response underlines that Lionel Messi has made his peace with Barcelona. He does want to return to Spain not as a player but to spend his days in the city. A heartbreak for FC Barcelona supporters but the Lionel Messi magic will still continue to prevail in Florida.

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