Lionel Messi is out of contract with Paris Saint-Germain and rejected a substantial offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, but will not return to Barcelona, ​​instead accepting a challenge from Americans Inter Miami.

Leo Messi confirmed the transfer to Inter Miami

The Argentina captain confirmed the news on Wednesday, and although he is yet to sign a contract, he admits his future lies with American club Inter Miami.

In an interview given to Mundo Deportivo, Leo explained what made him take this decision and the reasons why his dream of returning to Barcelona could not be realized.

“The truth is that I really wanted to go back to Barcelona, ​​I was very excited, but on the other hand, after I left, I didn’t want to be in the same situation again.

I wanted to make a decision with myself and my family in mind. What happened two years ago was a bad experience. When everything was ready to be signed, it was impossible at night and I was told I had to leave the club. I had to run to find my team, make a hasty decision and go through everything I went through, it was difficult,” Messi said.

Linked to a new experience outside of Europe, Messi claims he has decided to leave football at the highest level for peace of mind.

“I decided to go to Miami. The shuttle is not closed yet, there are some things missing, but it will be resolved. I had offers from teams in Europe, but I didn’t even evaluate them because I wanted to go back to Barcelona.

I decided to leave European football after winning the World Cup, which was exactly what I needed to finish my career at this level, and choose MLS to enjoy the everyday, but with the same responsibility and desire to win, but with more calmness mind, Leo announced.

Inter Miami published a video with Lionel Messi

Although the signing of the contract, as well as details related to the duration or the financial part, were not officially announced, Inter Miami published a video on social media on Wednesday night, showing several collages of the national team captain Argentina.