Lionel Messi has announced that he will be playing for Inter Miami from this summer and FC Barcelona (the club who wanted the Argentine back) had the first reaction after the striker announced the name of his new team.

Barcelona wishes Lionel Messi the best of luck at Inter Milan

The news that Messi, 35, will sign for Inter Milan surprised many as the new world champion was expected to return to Barcelona after two years at PSG.

The Spanish champion issued a press release in which she wished her former coach the best of luck in his new team, Inter Miami.

“Jorge Messi, the player’s father and his representative, informed club president Joan Laporta of the player’s decision to sign with Inter Miami despite being presented with an offer from Barca, given the club’s desire and a player like him, wear the blaugrana colors once more.

President Laporte understands and respects Messi’s decision to play in a less competitive league, away from the limelight and pressure he has been under in recent years.

Both Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi have agreed to collaborate to honor the Catalan fans of a footballer who was, is and always will be loved by Barcelona.” FC Barcelonain an official statement.

At the age of 35 (he will be 36 on June 24), Lionel Messi played for FC Barcelona (2004-2021) and PSG (2021-2023), and from this summer he will join Inter Miami.

At the moment, the Argentine’s share is €45 million, according to Transfermarkt.