End of the mystery, Fabrizio Romano confirmed where Messi will play in 2024

Rumors about the possibility of Lionel Messi leaving Inter Miami on loan are gaining more and more strength. Since the pink franchise was mathematically left without the opportunity to compete in the MLS Playoffs, there began to be talk that Leo would go out on loan so as not to suffer a long inactivity until March, the date on which a new regular season of the United States championship will begin.

In this framework, Barcelona appeared as the great destination targeted not only by fans, but also by journalists and portals such as Sport, a medium that even confirmed Joan Laporta's interest in trying to complete the transfer. Now, in the last few hours this possibility has been cooling down and now Fabrizio Romano, an infallible journalist specialized in the transfer market, has clarified the matter.

“Messi is not in talks with any club for a possible loan, that is not the plan. He will play four important games for Argentina this year, two with Inter Miami and also potential friendlies. He will have four or five weeks of well-deserved vacation and then, in the first week of January, he will return to Inter Miami's preseason and begin preparing for a new campaign", explained the Italian.

These words go hand in hand with Eduard Romeu, economic vice president of Barcelona, who assured that the club's only interest in Messi at present is to pay him tribute later. Thus, once again the chance to see the captain of the Argentine National Team dressed in blue and red in Spain disappears. Along the same lines, Inter Miami friendlies have been confirmed in Asia for November, another indication that Leo would stay to be the image of that small tour.

Fabrizio Romano also spoke about Messi's chances at the Ballon d'Or

“On Messi's agenda is October 30, Paris, the Ballon d'Or gala and the expectation is very clear for Leo Messi. We will see what happens... Messi is ready for that gala and important opportunity”, said the journalist.