According to sources in Argentina, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is considering a move to a more competitive league shortly before the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Messi's desire is to play regularly at a high level to maintain his best form for Argentina.
Messi is currently playing for Inter Miami, the MLS team co-owned by David Beckham, and his contract expires at the end of 2025. The American club is hoping to extend his contract by two years. However, even if he agrees to stay, Messi could still leave temporarily to play for a top European club for a few months, as other stars have done in the past.
The prospect of the Premier League becoming Messi's next destination is no longer far-fetched. Although he has never played in England, Messi has long been a dream target for many English clubs. Mark Hughes, former Manchester City coach, revealed that Sheikh Mansour mentioned Messi as soon as the Emirati billionaire took over Man City in 2008. Recently, Pep Guardiola, who worked with Messi at Barcelona, is also said to want to reunite with him at the Etihad.
Meanwhile, Messi is said to have rejected the possibility of returning to Barcelona due to his troubled relationship with President Joan Laporta, despite the anticipation of many Catalan fans.
Messi's frustration was further exposed after Inter Miami were beaten 0-4 by Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16. Some viewers even accused him of a physical altercation with former teammate Vitinha, although there was no concrete evidence.
If he chooses the Premier League, Messi will have the opportunity to prove his talent in one of the toughest and most competitive environments in the world, while continuing to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which could be the last of his career.
According to QUOC TIEP (according to The Sun)/Nguoi Dua Tin
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