Barcelona, Inter Miami currently not in discussions over Lionel Messi loan move in January – report

This past summer there appeared a good chance that Barcelona could re-sign former captain and club legend Lionel Messi after his contract with PSG had expired.

Negotiations took place between the two parties over a possible return, but fizzled out eventually, with the 36-year-old Argentine opting to sign for MLS club Inter Miami instead.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner has made a blazing start to life in the USA, leading the Florida-based outfit to their first-ever trophy in the form of the Leagues Cup.

Messi to Barcelona rumours surface again

While it appeared that Messi would not play for Barcelona ever again, rumours have once again surfaced linking the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner with a potential return to the club of his heart.

Indeed, some media outlets are reporting that if Inter Miami fail to make it to the MLS playoffs, Barcelona could consider signing the Argentine on loan in January.

But, Sergi Capdevila of SPORT is reporting that there has been no discussion of that sort between any parties involved at this point.

As things stand, Inter Miami appear set to miss out on the MLS Playoffs which would mean that the Argentine international will have free time on his hand until the start of the next MLS season in 2024.

Previously, former players such as Thierry Henry and David Beckham had utilised this window to play for Arsenal and AC Milan, respectively, on loan.

And reports suggested that Barcelona and Messi could come to a similar arrangement which would see the latter return on a short loan spell.

While Barça are aware of the situation, there has been no talk or movement regarding the same. Inter Miami themselves are not considering such a possibility and there have been no talks about this.

Jorge Mas wants Messi to have Barcelona farewell

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has stressed that he wants to see Lionel Messi get the farewell he deserves at Barcelona.

He has vowed to do everything possible to ensure that it happens, although the idea is that there is a tribute match held.

The possibility of a loan switch has not been talked about at Inter Miami while Barcelona have also not considered any such move at this point.