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Lionel Messi in line for sensational Barcelona return THIS YEAR with Inter Miami contract call set to trigger MLS transfer clause

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<p>The Argentine superstar is entering the final year of his current deal in Florida. Those terms do, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-stay-inter-miami-2026-happy-claim-alexis-mac-allister-argentina-international-future-mls-world-cup-trophy-defence/blte1763b48093403e0" target="_blank">include the option for a 12-month extension through 2026</a>. The Herons are expected to keep the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner at Chase Stadium.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Messi has the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-will-make-another-world-cup-aged-39-if-he-wants-to-argentina-inter-miami-2026/bltb5aa3ea2e511c168" target="_blank">next World Cup in his sights</a> - as he looks to defend a global crown in the United States, Canada and Mexico – and remaining in America would help to make the process of reaching that tournament easier.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Agreeing to stay on in Miami would take Messi through two complete campaigns in MLS. That would see him cleared to make a loan move during the off-season. According to <a href="https://www.elnacional.cat/es/deportes/renovar-inter-miami-clave-acerca-retorno-leo-messi-barcelona_1344319_102.html " target="_blank"><em>El Nacional</em></a>, that could pave the way for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/will-lionel-messi-return-barcelona-first-game-revamped-camp-nou-inter-miami-chief-explains-what-needs-happen/blt89b9c8e2d7693b50" target="_blank">steps to be retraced to Catalunya</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>It is suggested that, in a bid to remain as sharp as possible in World Cup year, Messi could link up with Barca once the 2025 MLS season has come to a close. The likes of Thierry Henry and Robbie Keane secured loan moves to Premier League sides Arsenal and Aston Villa during their respective spells in Major League Soccer.</p>

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<p>Barcelona have never hidden the fact that they would <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-barcelona-return-promise-inter-miami-jorge-mas-true-feelings-camp-nou-departure/blt60efa7197b7a5210" target="_blank">like to see Messi back at Camp Nou</a>. A playing return was considered to be unlikely, given that the South American severed ties with them in 2021, but he may now get the chance to enhance a stunning record of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-is-an-alien-from-another-planet---barcelona-star-continues-to-amaze-pique/87oswhvtfljr1ajpseuaoouub" target="_blank">672 goals for the Liga giants</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lionel Messi in line for sensational Barcelona return THIS YEAR with Inter Miami contract call set to trigger MLS transfer clause | Goal.com

Lionel Messi may be in line for a sensational return to Barcelona in 2025, with Inter Miami’s contract plans potentially triggering a transfer clause.