Lionel Messi will not leave Inter Miami on loan: Reports

The 36-year-old forward has been linked with the Saudi Pro League or a possible return to FC Barcelona.

Published : Oct 12, 2023 07:38 IST - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO- Fans cheer as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) waits for a corner kick during the second half of an MLS match against Los Angeles FC. | Photo Credit: Ryan Sun/ AP

FILE PHOTO- Fans cheer as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) waits for a corner kick during the second half of an MLS match against Los Angeles FC. | Photo Credit: Ryan Sun/ AP

Inter Miami reportedly will not loan out captain Lionel Messi after the Major League Soccer (MLS) season ends.

The 36-year-old forward has been linked with the Saudi Pro League or a possible return to FC Barcelona.

Spanish journalist Guillem Balague reported that the global superstar isn’t going anywhere except on vacation.

“Messi will have around one month holiday, like other footballers,” Balague said, per the BBC. “So forget any move to Saudi or similar.”

Inter Miami has been eliminated from playoff consideration. Its final game is on October 21 against Charlotte.

Messi has one goal and two assists in five MLS regular-season matches (three starts) since joining Miami. In 13 games across all competitions for the club, Messi has 11 goals and eight assists.