The 37 -year -old continues to shine for his club and his country since his free departure from FC Barcelona in 2021, the Spanish giants cannot afford it. Messi led Argentina to glory during the 2022 World Cup before joining the MLS to play a key role in the rise of American football at Inter Miami.
However, TNT Sports reports that the Catalan club remains determined to bring the Argentine icon to return and is ready to
“Prepare slowly An agreement that would be concluded after the 2026 World Cup, which would coincide with the return of Barça to Camp Nou.
A date revealed?
The new Spotify Camp Nou, renovated, is still under construction. The Hansi Flick team is currently playing their home games at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys. The renovations should be completed in the summer of 2026. Barça would be aware that the return of Messi, winner of 10 liga titles and four champions leagues with the club, will be a difficult task, but the preparations for his return are about to be launched.
With a possible return to Barça still distant, Messi will focus on his physical preparation for the next Inter Miami shock in MLS against the Union of Philadelphia, after the octuple Ballon d'Or withdrew from the Argentina team for the qualification matches for the World Cup against Uruguay and Brazil.