With many believing Lionel Messi could be heading back to Barcelona, the Paris Saint-Germain player has now been tipped to make a shock switch to the MLS at the end of the season.
Report: Two Premier League Sides Want To Sign Messi
According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, David Beckham's Inter Miami are "increasingly confident" of landing the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's signature when his contract in France expires.
?? Inter Miami increasingly confident of signing Lionel Messi. Not fully agreed but #InterMiamiCF now expect 35yo to join hope it gets done in coming months. Talks resume after #WorldCup2022. #PSG still want renewal + #FCBarcelona will try @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/dQgNPaYg2e
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 31, 2022
Reports had previously suggested Barcelona would be favourites to secure his services should he decide against extending his deal in Paris, with it now appearing the 35-year-old could be heading to the MLS instead.
Ornstein states that an agreement between Messi and the side co-owned by Beckham has not been fully reached, seemingly implying there has been positive talks between the club and the player's camp in recent months.
Discussions will reportedly resume after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but Inter Miami will face stiff competition from the forward's former side Barca, who are said to be interested in reuniting with Messi.
The Argentine left the Blaugrana as a free agent last year, with president Joan Laporta having already said that he does not believe Messi's chapter at the LaLiga giants is closed.
PSG, meanwhile, are hopeful of convincing their No. 30 to commit to a new contract in Ligue 1 amid his stunning run of form this season, during which he has contributed to 25 goals in just 17 matches across all competitions.
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Messi has before said he would be open to taking his career to the MLS, with Inter Miami having held a long-held admiration for the four-time UEFA Champions League winner.
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