Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has revealed his post-MLS season plan amid rumours of a potential return to Barcelona on loan.
Messi joined Inter Miami after the expiration of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, and has hit 11 goals in his first 13 appearances for the MLS outfit.and helped them reach the final of the U.S. Open Cup, but he has missed five of the club's last six matches through injury. Tato Martino's sideas Messi struggled for fitness, and their 2023 season will end after a double-header against Charlotte over the next four days.
The World Cup winner added: "After that, I will enjoy the holidays in Argentina. It's the first time that I am going to have more days off in December, with the holidays, with peace of mind, with my people. In January, I will return again to do preseason. Start from scratch and prepare as best as possible as always.", while lamenting the exhausting competition schedule. "It's really a shame. We came very close," he said.
Sign up here for MLS Season Pass through Apple TV and watch every MLS match, including Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami!Inter Miami are set to welcome Charlotte to DRV PNK Stadium on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether Messi will be available after travelling back from Argentina duty. He will, however, be expected back in Martino's lineup when the two teams meet again three days later.
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