For many Barcelona fans, the dream of seeing Lionel Messi back in Blaugrana colors one final time refuses to die.
However, according to fresh reports from SPORT (via Barca Universal), that dream may be firmly over.
The latest update paints a grim picture: Messi’s relationship with the current Barcelona board, led by Joan Laporta, remains cold and fractured. There are no active plans for a player return, an institutional role, or even a public tribute.
In fact, Messi is reportedly avoiding interviews and steering clear of any discussions involving his former club.
The bad blood dates back to 2021, when Laporta failed to keep his promise to renew Messi’s contract, leading to the Argentine’s tearful departure to Paris Saint-Germain.
Since then, the trust has been broken—and seemingly, it has never healed.
Meanwhile, fresh developments suggest Messi’s future lies firmly in the United States.
Barca Universal claims that the superstar has extended his contract with Inter Miami, though official details remain under wraps.
The MLS side is building big plans around their superstar, eager to have Messi as the face of the club’s new stadium inauguration and the poster boy for MLS expansion.
Other clubs in the league are fully supportive too, recognizing that Messi’s global stardom is key to expanding MLS’s international reach.
If true, this news ends speculation about a romantic Messi return to Barcelona—for now, and possibly forever.
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How are Messi and Barcelona performing this season?
Despite the emotional distance, both Messi and Barcelona are thriving in their respective battles:
Barcelona: Crowned Copa del Rey champions after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid.
They currently lead La Liga by four points with five games to go and are in the Champions League semifinals against Inter Milan.
Lionel Messi: Already a force in MLS with eight goals and three assists in 12 appearances for Inter Miami this season.
The Argentine maestro continues to dazzle audiences across the Atlantic.
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Final Word
At 37 years old, Lionel Messi’s focus appears crystal clear: building a lasting legacy in America rather than returning to the European stage.
The dreamers may still hope—but based on the current reality, Messi’s Barcelona chapter seems completely closed.
Stay tuned for more updates as Messi’s story co
ntinues to unfold in a brand-new arena.
