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Laporta Shuts Down Messi Loan Hopes
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Barcelona president states Messi loan is unrealistic.
- Messi is committed to Inter Miami through 2028.
- MLS season to align with global football calendars.
Barcelona Football Club has firmly reiterated its position regarding any potential loan transfer for Lionel Messi. Club president Joan Laporta explicitly stated that such a deal is "not realistic" for the Catalan giants. He further suggested that supporters still dreaming of Messi’s return in a playing capacity are clinging to past glories, as the club has moved forward.
Messi is currently playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami, a commitment he made in 2023. He recently agreed to a new three-year contract, which will keep him in South Florida until at least the end of the 2028 season. This deal ensures his presence in North America's top flight for several more years.
In related news for the league, MLS bosses have announced an upcoming calendar change. This shift aims to synchronize the U.S. soccer season with major football divisions worldwide, transitioning to an autumn-to-spring schedule instead of its current summer-based format.
