As much as the Manchester United legend and Inter Miami co-owner wants Messi to stay in Miami, a return to Barcelona seems inevitable.

According to an article in an Argentine newspaper quoted by Adam Drury at Goal.com, all-time soccer MVP and Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will return to Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of this year.

Lionel Messi has reportedly expressed his intention to return to Barcelona after his contract with Inter Miami ends in 2025. Family friend Yanina Latorre revealed that the Argentine icon dismissed the idea of extending his stay in Miami.

According to Argentine journalist Yanina Latorre -- also Messi's family friend -- Messi revealed that while he's happy in Miami, he intends to live in Barcelona after his Major League Soccer (MLS) stint.

David Beckham has opened up on the future of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi as the Argentine prepares for the 2025 MLS season

Lionel Messi wants to re-join Barcelona when his time at Inter Miami draws to a close, according to sensational reports in Spain. The Argentina legend left Camp Nou to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2021,

One of the reinforcements Lionel Messi could have had at Inter Miami might end up staying with his current team.