Inter Miami is the last club in the illustrious career of the owner of eight Golden Balls and Lionel Messi to retire in the US as he himself admitted.
The Inter Miami star confirmed this was the last club he played for in his famous career and Messi’s comments come ahead of the 2024 Copa America, where he will try to help Argentina defend their title later this month.
The famous striker from the land of Tango has thought a lot about hanging up his boots, and Messi retires in the US, after he decided to end his career in Europe, joining Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a free agent on July 15, 2023. He had a bright start in the US, leading Inter Miami to win the Leagues Cup championship.
The Argentine legend chose to sign a two and a half year contract with Inter Miami and stay with this club until the end of 2025. Messi will be 38 years old when this contract ends and this may also be the last time in his career. his legendary career.
During an ESPN interview on the topic of Messi’s retirement, the Inter Miami striker was asked: “Do you think you have less playing time left? Do you enjoy it more because of that? I think The world is not ready for you to leave football. What about you?
With a gentle smile, Messi replied: “I always play soccer every day. I love soccer. I love training, day in and day out, and participating in matches. And yes, I do a little Fear that everything will end. Life is always like that. Leaving Europe to come here was a difficult move. But then, being a world champion helped me a lot It’s the same with accepting things differently.”
Messi said about retirement: “Right now, I’m not thinking about it. I try to enjoy the happiness in football. There’s really not much time left, and that’s why I will enjoy it more.” . I’m having a good time at the club, lucky to have my friends and teammates by my side. I’m also having a good time with the national team, where I’m also enjoying myself The smallest details that when I don’t play football anymore, I will remember.”
Beckham brought the Argentine star to the US and Messi retired in the Miami shirt. Photo: GETTY.
The ESPN reporter continued to ask about Messi’s retirement: “Is your last club Inter Miami?”. Messi replied: “Yes, Inter Miami is my last club, as of today.”
Over the past two decades, Lionel Messi has established himself as one of the greatest players of all time, causing many debates about his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. And if Messi retires after his time in the US Professional League, he will only play for three clubs at Barcelona, PSG and Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi began his career at Barcelona, climbing through the youth teams before making his first-team debut in 2004. Messi left as a club legend after 17 years, scoring 672 goals and providing 303 assists. in 778 matches in all competitions. He also won a record 34 titles, including 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winning striker has only played for 3 clubs in his career so far. Photo: GETTY.
The Argentine star joined PSG in the summer of 2021 due to Blaugrana’s financial difficulties. He scored 32 goals and provided 35 assists in 75 appearances in all competitions over two seasons, winning three major titles.
Lionel Messi is having a fresh start at Inter Miami, in the final chapters of his career. He has scored 25 goals and provided 16 assists in 29 appearances so far, winning the Leagues Cup since joining last summer.