Official, Messi has confessed, he's leaving Inter Miami, there's a surprise: 'I'll play for...'

Even now that he's approaching the end of his career. Although his prominence on the field has decreased, his magnetism remains intact. He's a name that continues to fill stadiums and front pages around the world.

Since his arrival in the United States, soccer has experienced a silent yet steady revolution. With Inter Miami, Messi has been much more than a player: he's been a marketing campaign, a symbol of expansion. His influence has grown beyond the field, establishing soccer as a cultural phenomenon in North America.

The world cup, Messi's last great goal on the horizon

In the summer of 2026, the World Cup will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Messi has already made it clear that he dreams of saying goodbye to soccer by lifting a second World Cup. To achieve this, he needs to be in top physical shape and competitive rhythm.

This demand has led to a series of personal reflections and key decisions. The contract with Inter Miami ends in December 2025, exactly six months before the start of the tournament. Therefore, the Argentine star needs a new destination where he can keep active and prepared.

In recent hours, journalist Flavio Azzaro has dropped a scoop that's gone around the world. According to him, Messi has already made a decision: he wants to return to Newell's Old Boys, his first club, in December. This news has shaken both Rosario and Barcelona equally.

Azzaro has been clear: "Today Messi has decided that in December he's coming to play for Newell's". He clarifies that some family and logistical conditions still need to be met, but the intention is firm. It's more than a romantic idea; it's a tangible and concrete plan.

A return that excites Argentina and saddens Camp Nou

The FC Barcelona fans were hoping for a different outcome, dreaming of a last dance for Messi at Camp Nou. But this new information indicates that the blue and garnet club is not, for now, a real option. For Messi, returning home is more important than a symbolic farewell in Europe.

Returning to where it all began is the perfect way to close the circle. In Rosario, people still remember little Lionel, with a magical left foot that was already doing unbelievable things. Returning to that same field, now as an absolute legend, would be an unparalleled image.

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The plan isn't simple and requires a major operation to make it a reality. Factors such as security, family logistics, and contractual agreements are on the table. However, the desire is there and the player's commitment as well.

For Newell's, it would be a historic event without precedent, worthy of a movie. Messi playing at Marcelo Bielsa Stadium would be an image forever etched in the history of Argentine soccer. For him, possibly the most authentic farewell he could imagine.

The last page of the greatest footballer of all time

In the absence of official confirmation, what seems certain is that Messi is already thinking about his farewell. If that farewell is in his homeland, with his people and with the Newell's crest on his chest, it will have incomparable value. Because there's no better ending than returning to the origin.

Meanwhile, in Barcelona, the feeling is one of resignation. Camp Nou won't see its idol with the '10' on his back again, unless fate offers an unexpected twist. What is certain is that Messi has chosen to close his story where it truly began: in Rosario, with Newell's.