Barcelona team up with David Beckham in astonishing move to complete Messi deal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 07:40 - 01 June 2023

Lionel Messi could move to Barcelona on loan after joining Inter Miami in the MLS

Lionel Messi's future is still a topic of debate as the Argentine superstar mulls over his next move.

Barcelona have spent the last few weeks thinking of a way to get around FFP restrictions as they seek to bring Lionel Messi back to Camp Nou.

The 35-year-old is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer after turning down the chance to sign a new deal with the club.

Messi to Barcelona via MLS?

According to L'Equipe, Barca are considering a plan which would see Beckham-owned Inter Miami sign the star before loaning him to Spain.

Barcelona & Inter Miami are working together to sign Lionel Messi, per @lequipe.

Inter Miami would sign Messi and then loan him straight to Barcelona for 6-18 months — helping Barcelona circumvent their financial restraints.

Messi would then go to MLS.

Let's make it happen 🤞 pic.twitter.com/b4sbY04l70
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) May 31, 2023

The move would then see Messi spend either 6 or 18 months in Barcelona to remain at a high level ahead of the Copa America in 2024, before moving to the MLS.

More on Messi's Barcelona return

Meanwhile, Barca boss Xavi has made no secret of his desire to have Messi back at the club.

Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, Xavi said:

🚨 Xavi: “I told the president that Messi return makes sense. No doubts at all, he is perfect for our system and idea. I’ve the tactical plan in mind with Leo”, told Sport.

“It’s up to Leo. I think he has to decide, it’s up to him… I’m speaking with Leo, yes”, Xavi added. #FCB pic.twitter.com/pltTrxOA6I
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 29, 2023

"No doubt Messi can still help us a lot. I have made it clear to the president. He still has many years ahead of him"

Barcelona will continue to try and explore as many options as possible as they seek a way back for Messi but they must be cautious as the offer from the Saudi Pro League remains on the table.