Spanish media reported that Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona on loan if Inter Miami does not reach the MLS play-off round. This makes a part of Barcelona fans excited.

Accordingly, Sport newspaper said that if Inter Miami does not qualify for the MLS play-off round, the Argentine superstar can go to Barcelona on loan in January next year.

This is something that was almost dismissed whenMessijoined Inter Miami and appeared once again when Inter Miami was going through a pretty bad time in MLS with 1 loss and 2 draws.

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Messi is having a quiet moment at Inter Miami when he is not playing and witnessing the subjective team having difficulties in the stands

After an explosive debut with 10 goals/7 matches and a Leagues Cup championship, Messi is experiencing a period of silence at Inter Miami. Theoretically, it will be very difficult for Messi and his teammates to make a miracle to reach the play-off round to win the title.

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The recent loss to Chicago Fire Club has made things more difficult than ever for Inter Miami as they only have 3 matches left to compete for 9th place (play-off spot) on the regional MLS rankings. East of Montreal with a gap of 5 points.

In the next match, Inter Miami will have to face the top team of MLS in the East – Cincinnati Club.

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Inter Miami co-owner – Mr. Jorge Mas (left) – promised to help Messi express his gratitude to Barca fans

Recently, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas revealed that he promised to help Messi have a farewell match for Barcelona fans when he was still at the peak of his career.

If Messi does not make it to the play-off round, he will have more than 3.5 months off before the new season returns in February 2024. Therefore, rumors of Messi returning to Barca after 2 and a half years since leaving the club are feasible.

However, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner joined David Beckham’s team with a contract until December 2025 and it is very unlikely that he will leave after just a few months of playing. In particular, Messi’s presence is very important for Inter Miami to win and attract MLS fans.