Lionel Messi has quashed speculation that he will leave Inter Miami on loan to play for another club once the MLS season ends.
Inter Miami, who did not reach the MLS playoffs, take on Charlotte FC in their last game on Saturday.
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With Messi expected to play for Argentina in World Cup qualifiers in November, there were rumours that the former Barcelona star could return to Europe on loan during the MLS postseason break to keep up his match fitness.
However, when asked whether he was considering playing for another club during December [between the 2023 and 2024 MLS seasons], Messi said: “No.
“I will train, I will play our upcoming match [against Charlotte FC] and I will try to get here [to the national team] in the best possible way for November,” he said after Argentina’s 2-0 win at Peru in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
