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Inter Miami could lose Lionel Messi when his contract expires for a return to European football.
Lionel Messi is reportedly contemplating leaving Inter Miami to join an European team for six months to enable adequate physical preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
The 38-year-old led the Albiceleste to their third World Cup title in the last edition and continued his role as captain well beyond the tournament, when he was initially expected to retire.
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By all indications, he will captain them at the global showpiece next year, and according to a recent report from Argentinian journalist Esteban Edul, he is considering joining a more competitive division to prepare himself for the tournament.
Why Messi has stalled his Inter Miami renewal
The former Barcelona star joined the Herons in the summer of 2023, signing a two-and-a-half contract set to expire at the end of the year.
The Miami-based outfit have been in negotiations for a renewal, and at a point, everything looked set for an agreement, with the club's co-owner, Jorge Mas, suggesting that Messi could own a portion of the club when he renews.
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A few weeks ago, reports emanated that the talks had been halted. Edul claims today that he was informed by Messi and some members of his family that the reason the talks were put on hold was that he is considering signing for a European club to prepare for the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Messi has yet to officially announce that he will be participating in the World Cup. Initially, he blew off the idea; however, as time went on, he became more amenable to it, conceding that his participation in the competition would be determined by his physical preparedness.
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