Lionel Messi may reject Barcelona return in favour of one of two other career options

One transfer story involving Barcelona that never ceases to go away is the potential return of Lionel Messi to the Spotify Camp Nou.

Recently, club vice president Eduard Romeu had stated that the dream move would be feasible from a financial point of view as well.

Joan Laporta has also maintained that due the heart-breaking end to the Argentine’s time at the club, a comeback would mean the Blaugrana icon can bid farewell to the side on his own terms this time around.

However, a new revelation has suggested that as romantic as the switch would be, it is not as straightforward as it has been made to seem.

As per a report by ESPN Deportes, while Messi’s return has been discussed at length within the Barcelona offices, a transfer still seems like a long shot currently.

It is stated that the in-form attacker has not ruled out a contract renewal with Paris Saint-Germain, with the possibility of him staying at the club till 2024, after an excellent start to the 2022/2023 season.

Aside from the Catalan giants, MLS side Inter Miami are also interested in signing the 35-year old and have been in contact with the player’s environment for a long time.

It is stated that the executives working within the club owned by the one and only David Beckham are convinced they can land the biggest ever deal in the division’s history.

Ultimately, it would be as romantic a transfer as one can imagine for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona.

From a practical perspective as well, the veteran remains one of the best players in the world to this day, which would make a potential move an incredible piece of business.

Only time can tell whether Messi is willing to reopen that chapter of his life again.