MOSCOW, June 7 World football champion in the national team Argentina Lionel Messi expressed the hope that sometime in the future will be able to benefit the Spanish «Barcelona».
On Wednesday, Messi, in an interview published by Mundo Deportivo, announced that he would continue his career with North American Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, whose owner group includes former England captain David Beckham. Messi played for Barcelona for most of his career, from 2005 to 2021.
“Of course, I would like to be close to the club. Moreover, I am going to live in Barcelona. This is one of the things that we have very clearly agreed with my wife and children. I hope that one day I can contribute and help «Barcelona». Because this is a club that I love, I have always said this. I am grateful to the people for the location that they have shown me throughout my career, and I would like to be here again, «Messi quotes Mundo Deportivo.
Earlier media reported that Barcelona received approval from La Liga on the financial plan. Club president Joan Laporta said in May that he would do everything in his power to get Messi back into the team.
“In fact, I have had very little contact with President Laporta — once or twice, no more. With (Barcelona head coach) Xavi, I communicate a lot, much more since he joined the club very often. We also talked about the possibility of my return. We were very excited, because when something came up, we discussed whether he really wanted me to return, whether it was good for the team and for him. We kept in touch» , — added the 35-year-old football player.
Earlier, the French «Paris Saint-Germain» announced the departure of Messi at the end of the season due to the expiration of the contract. He joined PSG in the summer of 2021, joining the Parisian club on a free transfer from Barcelona. As part of PSG, Messi became a two-time French champion and won the country's Super Cup. The Argentine is a world champion, winner of the America's Cup and a seven-time winner of the Golden Ball.