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I<\/span>In recent weeks, there has been a lot of speculation about Lionel Messi’s possible return to Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthanks to the photos taken by the Argentine at the new Camp Nou and the emotional messages he left on social networks. However, it is highly unlikely that this will happen as the number 10 recently renewed his contract with Inter Miami and is very comfortable there. It is almost impossible for this regression to occur in 2025, but there was one year in which it almost happened, and that was 2023.<\/p>\n

After Messi left Barcelona in 2021, no one thought we would have the chance to see the striker in a Blaugrana shirt again, but it was revealed that negotiations were held for 2023 and there was even a deal for Lionel to return home, but that did not materialize.<\/p>\n

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Messi shines and gives his all in warm-up before Inter Miami CF vs. Cincinnati<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A deal that almost brought Messi back to Barcelona<\/h2>\n

According to information from Diario Sport, Lionel Messi was in very advanced negotiations with Barcelona in 2023 after leaving PSG. Sources also revealed that a contract had been drawn up between the club and Messi’s father.<\/p>\n

The other main character in this story is Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez, who at the time had many discussions with Messi, called him every 10 days, and little by little the manager was making his return so exciting that everyone was excited.<\/p>\n

Messi’s contract with Barcelona could not be completed as the club was having a lot of financial problems at the time and La Liga did not allow the contract easily. Despite Xavi’s promises, Messi’s entourage understood that La Liga would not approve the signing and ultimately decided to go to Miami.<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi celebrates reaching the final<\/h2>\n

Messi is no longer thinking about Barcelona and has a clear priority: becoming champions with Inter Miami. The MLS playoff semifinals were held last weekend, and Inter Miami defeated Cincinnati by four goals to advance to the final.<\/p>\n

One of the protagonists of this match was Messi, who scored and assisted, further expanding his statistics and exciting the fans with a new title.<\/p>\n

After the match, Lionel Messi continued to make history by leaving a message of encouragement on his social networks: “Let’s go! The whole team played a great game against a rival who has always sacrificed. We are one step closer…” Lionel Messi continues to make history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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