FC Barcelona is preparing a tour of the United States of America this summer, with a friendly match against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami team planned, but the club rejected the offer.

A luxurious friendly match between Barcelona and Inter Miami, which the Americans refused

Messi’s long-awaited farewell to the Catalan club looks set to have to wait, although this summer provided the perfect opportunity for the Inter Miami international to play against his former club, AS.com reports.

Barcelona are planning a tour of the US in preparation for the 2024-25 La Liga season and were hoping to face a team of former players Messi, Suarez, Alba and Busquets.

However, the match has a minimal chance of being played due to the busy schedule the MLS team has at this time.

Talks between the Spaniards and Inter suggested the friendly would be played in July, after the Copa América and Euro tournament had finished, but then the Americans are busy preparing for the League Cup, a competition they won last season.

Moreover, the chances of Messi performing were minimal as the Argentine got more days off after the Copa America.