Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his intention to return to Barcelona after his contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025. Family friend Yanina Latorre revealed that the Argentine icon dismissed the idea of extending his stay in Miami.

Though, the man who played a big part in bringing him to the United States, David Beckham, has admitted the future likely lies with arguably the greatest of all time returning to Barcelona when his playing career is over. Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, Beckham admitted that Messi has openly talked about returning to Spain.

Lionel Messi's deep affection for Barcelona is well-known. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham recently revealed Messi's desire to return to the city and live near Camp Nou after his retirement.

With the 37-year-old's long-term future up in the air, the prospect of a return to Argentina to see out his career has been suggested as a possibility, but journalist Yanina Latorre has been told that Europe is a more likely destination when he leaves Florida.