Could Lionel Messi finally grace the Premier League before hanging up his boots? At 38, the Argentine icon is reportedly eyeing a dramatic short-term loan move to England as he prepares for one final World Cup dance.
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, is plotting an unexpected chapter in his illustrious career: a potential loan move to the Premier League.
The Inter Miami maestro, currently dazzling in the MLS, is considering a return to elite European football as he gears up for Argentina’s World Cup title defense in 2026.
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According to reports from Argentina, Messi is determined to stay match-sharp by playing in a more competitive league during the MLS off-season.
While Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, hopes to extend Messi’s contract beyond 2025, the football legend is said to be contemplating a temporary switch, possibly for several months, to a top-flight European club.
Messi’s dream is clear: end his international career on a high in America in 2026, leading La Albiceleste to another World Cup. And for that, he wants nothing less than regular, high-level matches.
Despite reaching the Club World Cup, Inter Miami were outclassed in the round of 16 by Paris Saint-Germain, Messi’s former team, losing 4-0.
The defeat, coupled with his visible frustration during the game, even being accused of trying to punch ex-teammate Vitinha, has fueled speculation that he craves a bigger challenge ahead of the tournament.
Interestingly, Messi has never played in England, though that nearly changed in 2008 when then-Man City boss Mark Hughes revealed Sheikh Mansour tried to sign him during his £200 million takeover of the club.
More recently, Pep Guardiola reportedly considered a reunion with the Argentine before his PSG stint in 2021.
A romantic return to Barcelona has also been floated in recent months. However, trusted journalist Guillem Balague suggests that Messi’s strained relationship with Barça president Joan Laporta makes a comeback to the Catalan giants unlikely.
With 112 international goals in 193 caps and eight Ballon d’Or titles under his belt, a Premier League debut would be a thrilling, history-making twist in the twilight of Messi’s career.
Could the English top flight finally witness the magic of Lionel Messi?
