Messi's Quiet Return Watch: Barca May Be In His Future, But La Liga's Clock Is Ticking

Background

A Spanish report on Thursday reveals that Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami star, wants to return to Barcelona in the future.

Marca claims Messi intends to come back to the Catalan club someday, a plan he's hinted at in several interviews.

However, how this could unfold and what role he'd play remain unclear, even as he’s fully committed to returning.

The report notes Messi's plan clashes with Barça's current leadership under Joan Laporta, who does not have a smooth relationship with him.

In December last year, Deco, Barça's sporting director, denied the Argentine star would wear the Blaugrana shirt again.

The piece adds that once the World Cup is over, he will start thinking about returning.

If Messi returns, Barça will need a bigger trophy room and faster wifi to stream headlines at once.

Meanwhile, in the transfer circus, the only guaranteed goal is the giggles from fans if the rumor mill finally scores.