Lionel Messi has declared his intention to relocate to Inter Miami rather than return to Barcelona. He revealed why in a special interview.
“The truth is that of course I would have loved to return to Barca, I would have been very happy to be able to return, but on the other hand, after what I went through and the farewell, I did not want to repeat the same situation again, which is to wait and see what happens and leave my future in the hands of others, so to speak,” Messi said in an exclusive interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport, explaining why he did not decide to return to Barcelona. I wanted to make my own choice while keeping my family and myself in mind.
The parting at the end of the summer of 2021 was too traumatic for Messi, leaving him with an unhealed wound.
“I don’t particularly enjoy that I was represented as a villain in the movies since that isn’t the case. I wanted to say farewell to the individuals I lived with, loved, and endured so much with in person at some time because of this. I wanted to say farewell because I deserved it after all the years we spent together,” Messi remarked.
“I wanted to say goodbye like I did today with Busi (Sergio Busquets), Jordi (Alba), or as it happened with Xavi and Iniesta, so I went in an odd manner. Even though there couldn’t have been anyone at the stadium because to the pandemic, I wanted to go that way so I could say farewell to everyone in a positive way. I wanted to know that I was having fun and that I was playing with other people. I get really excited when I hear my name in Barcelona or the Nou Camp because of this.
Messi was also questioned on the reactions of his relatives to the prospect of going back to Barcelona: “Everything my family has heard has made them very happy, yet at the same time we are not very excited because we do not know what will happen. Obviously they are very eager to return. We never wanted to leave, which was very difficult, but they also supported me and it was a decision for the whole family, not just mine.
Even though they are sad to be leaving, they are glad for the change. At first, it was challenging, but they are now more accustomed to Paris. Having to keep my kids away from their school pals is painful. They are adults. Above all, Thiago understands the situation and is happy about what is to come.”
Messi stated: “I have actually spoken very little with President Laporta, once or twice at most,” in reference to his recent interactions with Barcelona. I’ve talked to Xavi a lot. We also discussed the likelihood of my return. We talked about whether he truly wanted me to return, whether it would benefit the squad and him, and we stayed in contact, so we were thrilled when something came out.
