Is it true that Messi left PSG to Beckham’s team to “retire”?

TV show DIRECTV Sports recently revealed, Lionel Messi could join American club Inter Miami after his contract with PSG expires in 2023.

Accordingly, the owner of 7 Golden Balls will still devote to PSG one more season before leaving the European field. The Argentine legend is expected to buy back 35% of Inter Miami and become a co-owner of the club with former player David Beckham.

Messi is expected to move to Beckham’s team after leaving PSG in the summer of 2023

Inter Miami was founded in 2018 and is owned by British legend David Beckham and is currently managed by former Man United player Phil Neville.

This club also owns two stars who have played in Europe, including Messi’s compatriot Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi, a former PSG midfielder.

In the past, Messi has revealed that his dream is to play in the US MLS.

“I’ve always dreamed of being able to enjoy and experience life in the United States, what it’s like to experience the tournament there, but in the future.” Messi said in an interview with La Sexta channel at the end of 2021.

Before this disturbing information, Sport newspaper recently made a correction. Quoting from sources close to Messi, the prestigious Spanish newspaper confirmed that the Argentine star has not made any decision about his future at the moment.

The current 34-year-old superstar just wants to focus with PSG to win the Champions League next season. Besides, he also wants to stay in the top football environment for at least another year to maintain his performance towards the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Messi still wants to win the World Cup

The world championship is the only major title that Messi lacks in a medal career. Therefore, he and his teammates in Argentina will fight at all costs to win.

This season, Lionel Messi has only scored 11 goals for PSG in all competitions. However, not so that the French team easily let him leave.

Messi’s entry helps PSG reach record revenue

According to a report by L’Equipe, PSG’s revenue for the 2021/22 season has reached a record 700 million euros. In particular, the great success comes from the appearance of Lionel Messi at the Parc des Princes.

Specifically, the attraction of M10 has brought the French rich guy an additional 310 million euros in revenue from new sponsoring partners. Besides, the “Messi effect” also helps PSG to reap a lot thanks to the jerseys and tickets to the matches with former Barca players on the field.