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Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami remains to be 2025. (AP Photo)
After enjoying for Barca from 2004-2021, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from 2021-2023 after which moved to Inter Miami final yr.
Argentine soccer celebrity Lionel Messi says he expects Inter Miami to be the membership the place he closes his legendary enjoying profession, however he isn’t desiring to depart instantly.
Messi, who has a contract with the MLS squad till the tip of the 2025 marketing campaign, made his feedback to ESPN in an interview to be broadcast on Wednesday.
“Yes, as of today, I think it’s going to be my last club,” Messi informed ESPN.
But Messi, who turns 37 on June 24, additionally added, “I’m not ready to leave football either.”
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The document eight-time Ballon d’Or winner turned a legend with Barcelona, serving to seize 4 Champions League crowns and 10 La Liga titles.
Messi sparked Argentina victories within the 2021 Copa America and 2022 World Cup and is ready to play for Argentina on this month’s Copa America, to be staged within the United States.
After enjoying for Barca from 2004-2021, Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from 2021-2023 after which moved to Inter Miami final yr, serving to the membership win the Leagues Cup crown in his early days with the squad.
“It was a difficult step to leave Europe to come here,” Messi stated.
“The fact of having been world champion helped a lot to see things differently also.”
Messi’s star flip raised the profile for MLS within the United States, matches promoting out wherever he performs and his shirt by far the most well-liked amongst MLS jersey purchasers.
Messi now ponders enjoying for his homeland within the 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the USA with Mexico and Canada, and is considering the tip of his unimaginable profession.
“My whole life I did this. I love playing ball. I enjoy the training, the day every day, of the matches. A little afraid that everything will end,” Messi stated.
“I try to enjoy. That’s why I enjoy everything much more, because I’m aware that there’s less and less to go and I have a good time at the club.
“How lucky I am to have colleagues and friends by my side. I had a good time in the selection, where I have teammates and friends too, and many of them, and I enjoy the little details that I know I’m going to miss when I don’t play anymore.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is revealed from a syndicated news company feed – AFP)
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