Messi's Potential Return to La Liga Sparks Speculation

As of November 16th, 2025, the future of Lionel Messi, the MLS superstar, remains uncertain. Messi, who left Barcelona in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, has since found success in the MLS, winning the Golden Boot in 2025 and scoring 42 goals this season.

However, there has been speculation about a possible return to La Liga, the Spanish top-flight league. Joan Cruyff, a former Barcelona player and the club's sporting director, has weighed in on the matter. Cruyff stated that he is unsure about Messi's plans, emphasizing that the decision is ultimately up to the player himself.

Cruyff acknowledged that Messi is a "very special player" due to his long-standing association with Barcelona since childhood. He also noted that players, including his own father, have left clubs in both better and worse conditions, but the affection often becomes mutual again over time.

When asked about the possibility of Messi competing in La Liga again, Cruyff expressed uncertainty, stating that it is something Messi himself would have to decide. Cruyff highlighted that Messi is currently in a different league and has the upcoming World Cup as his "great passion right now," which must be his primary focus.

The article suggests that Messi's future remains uncertain, with the player himself holding the power to determine his destiny and the timing of any potential return to La Liga.