Football legend Lionel Messi has dropped the ultimate bombshell for fans of the beautiful game - he’s got his eyes set on a sensational return to Barcelona!

Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his intention to return to Barcelona after his contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025. Family friend Yanina Latorre revealed that the Argentine icon dismissed the idea of extending his stay in Miami.

With the 37-year-old's long-term future up in the air, the prospect of a return to Argentina to see out his career has been suggested as a possibility, but journalist Yanina Latorre has been told that Europe is a more likely destination when he leaves Florida.

Speaking to ESPN recently, Inter Miami co-owner Joge Mas said that he believes that Messi will be lining up for the team in 2026. He explained: “Leo and I will sit and discuss the future. I fully expect that in the opening of our new stadium in 2026, Leo Messi will be our No. 10 after a trophy-laden 2025 season.”

Lionel Messi could rejoin his former club Barcelona thanks to a special clause in his potential new deal with Inter Miami.

A faithful friend and teammate of Inter Miami is wishing Lionel Messi strength and peace of mind because he knows what he can give. Rivals in the past, but colleagues on the same team for MLS 2025, this brother for life gave his opinion on Messi's ultimate dream for the future.

A friend of Lionel Messi claims the Inter Miami star has decided to return to Barcelona when his contract with the MLS club ends.

Lionel Messi is out of contract with Inter Miami at the end of the 2025 MLS season and the Argentina icon has reportedly already decided where he will go next