for the BBC he said no to Saudi Arabia-Corriere.it

No to Arabia's money, better America. This is the thought in my head Lionel Messi, at least according to the latest rumors of The Athletic and the BBC. The former player of Psgfrom which he broke free after two years and 32 goals in 75 games, could join theInter Miamithus rejecting the super offer of the

Al-Hilal. In bringing the Argentine to MLS they would play an important role too Adidas and Apple, who would offer the reigning world champion a part of the proceeds deriving from TV rights, convinced that his arrival would multiply subscriptions. Messi would have liked to stay in Europe again, but the lack of convincing offers would have pushed him to evaluate the two hypotheses, Al-Hilal on one side and Inter Miami on the other. Initially inclined to a move to Saudi Arabia — where he would join Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema — he would eventually succumb to the court of Inter Miami, Beckham's team, for a variety of reasons: lifestyle and an agreement with major brands that goes beyond football, in addition to the fact that he already owns a house in Miami, which is currently rented out.

And Barcelona?

In recent days, Messi's father, Jorge, had met with the president of Barcelona Joan Laporta: «Leo again in Blaugrana? He'd like to come back, it's his preferred option. We will see. We have so much to talk about », the words of the parent-prosecutor of the Flea. However the limits of financial fair play in force for next season in La Liga made any ambitious plans for Xavi's team impossible, who will hardly embrace him again after the 21 years spent together (672 goals, 10 championships, four Champions Leagues and seven Spanish Cups).