Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami: Messi Moves to David Beckham’s Inter Miami. In a surprising twist that shattered Barcelona’s dreams of a prodigious reunion, Lionel Messi has chosen to join Inter Miami, dealing a significant blow to the Catalan giants. The 35-year-old Argentine maestro confirmed this momentous decision in interviews with Spanish media on June 7, opting for a fresh start in the United States over the allure of returning to Barcelona or pursuing a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia.
Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami: Here We Go! Fabrizio Romano Confirms
Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami: The football journalist Fabrizio Romano took on Twitter and announced that the move is finally finalized. “Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, here we go! The decision has been made and it will be announced by Leo in the next hours” He quoted.
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Having spent the last two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi bid farewell to the French club on Saturday, marking the end of his spell there before embarking on his next footballing journey. The iconic playmaker departed Barcelona in 2021 after spending the majority of his illustrious career at the club.
Why Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami? Messi cited Barcelona’s financial predicament and their inability to secure his services earlier as key factors behind his decision. He expressed concern about waiting indefinitely for Barcelona to find a suitable arrangement, fearing a repeat of the emotional departure he experienced when leaving for PSG.
“I was afraid that it would happen again,” Messi shared with Spanish newspapers Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo.
While acknowledging that he had received offers from European clubs, Messi revealed that he didn’t seriously consider them. His heart was set on Barcelona, but circumstances prevented that reunion. Now, he embraces the opportunity to embark on a new chapter in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami.
“[I decided] to leave Europe, it’s true that I had offers from another European team, but I didn’t even think about it because in Europe, my idea was only to go to Barcelona,” Messi explained.
“After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it’s time to go to MLS to live football in a different way and enjoy my day-to-day life more.”
Despite the change of scenery, Messi remains committed to his pursuit of excellence on the field. He plans to bring his trademark dedication and winning mentality to the MLS, albeit with a renewed sense of tranquility.
A seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Messi’s impending move to Inter Miami comes after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December 2022. His decision had been eagerly anticipated by football fans worldwide following PSG’s announcement of his departure, acknowledging his status as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Inter Miami, a relatively young club co-owned by former England international David Beckham and founded in 2018, recently parted ways with coach Phil Neville, appointing Argentine Javier Morales as an interim replacement. Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami would bring a seismic shift to the club, infusing it with unparalleled talent and sparking excitement among fans in Miami, a city he has frequented for leisure in the past.
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Messi Snubs Barcelona and Joins Inter Miami: Reports have emerged suggesting that key MLS sponsors, including sportswear brand Adidas and Apple TV, the domestic broadcasting rights holders, may have contributed to facilitating the deal.
Meanwhile, for Barcelona, hopes of reclaiming their beloved prodigy have been dashed. The club now faces the challenge of charting a new course without the iconic figure who graced the Camp Nou pitch for so many unforgettable seasons.
As the anticipation builds, Lionel Messi is poised to officially announce his decision in the coming hours, leaving fans around the globe eagerly awaiting the next chapter in his legendary career.
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