The End is Near: Messi Talks About His Final Club
Lionel Messi confirmed in an interview with ESPN that Inter Miami of the MLS will be his last team before ending his professional career.
The Argentine star was asked about this final phase of his career, about whether he was "assuming that there is less time left," and the ESPN journalist stated that "the world of football is not prepared" for when Messi leaves football.
"I don't think I am either. I've done this my whole life, I love playing football, I enjoy training, the day-to-day of matches... And yes, there's always a bit of fear that it will all end," Messi pointed out.
"It was a difficult step to leave Europe and come here (to Inter Miami). Winning the World Cup helped a lot to see things differently too. But I don't think about it. I try to enjoy it, that's why I enjoy everything much more because I am aware that there is less and less time left and I have a good time (...). I enjoy the small details that I know I will miss when I no longer play," he added.
Next, he was asked if Inter Miami will be his last team before hanging up his boots.
"Yes, I think so. As of today, I believe it will be my last club," he affirmed.
The MLS itself echoed Messi's words, posting on social network X the following message: "Messi will finish his career in our league."
The Rosario genius, who will turn 37 in a couple of weeks, is the key player for Inter Miami, where he shares the locker room with former Barcelona teammates and friends like Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
Messi also faces the Copa América this summer with the Argentine national team, defending the title won in 2021 against Brazil at the Maracanã stadium.
