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Messi Deal with Inter Miami and What It Brings to MLS
Lionel Messi has long been the talk of the town, especially over the past few months. The 37-year-old superstar joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami on a free transfer back in 2023 after signing a two-and-a-half years deal with the side. His joining was not only a catalyst for the side's performance on the pitch but also marked a turning point in the history of the league, such as making the league a very popular one.
Under his captaincy, the Inter Miami team made history by winning their first trophy ever when they won the 2023 Leagues Cup. His influence also reflected significantly on the wallet of the league; the MLS helped to increase viewership sharply, and other joint ventures such as Adidas and Apple made billions.
Messi's Current Contract and Future Plans
Messi, whose deal with Inter Miami ends in December 2025, has one more season left for him in the team. Despite his good performance so far, the Argentine legend has not even been in negotiations regarding extending his stay at David Beckham's club. Messi is willing to return to Argentina and play for his boyhood team, Newell's Old Boys, according to reports by El Nacional.
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Messi's Long-standing Dream to Play for Newell's Old Boys
Messi has often claimed that Newell's Old Boys, the Argentine club where he began his footballing career, remains close to his heart. In an interview provided to Spanish magazine El Planeta Urbano in 2016, he spoke of his desire to return home and wear the jersey of the team once more someday. If I return to Argentina, the club where I would play for is Newell's,
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Family Ties and Security Fears Over Argentina
However, the dream of Messi returning to Newell's Old Boys is not without hesitation. Over the recent past, the football icon has voiced out on the safety situation in Argentina, which might affect his dream, amongst other issues.
Messi speaking to TyC Sports said: "I dream of playing for Newell's, but I don't know what the future holds. Part of the doubt is related to the current state of the country.
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Family is the priority for me. I want my children to live and raise their families in peace and safety. It is terrible to see that in Argentina, stepping outside the house has become hazardous now, including rising crime statistics, according to Messi.
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What's next?
Where Lionel Messi's contract with Inter Miami expires, there are speculations and hopes that he might fulfill his lifetime ambition to return to Newell's Old Boys, although security in Argentina might be a concern. Fans all over have gotten excited about where the rest of his storied career will take him.
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