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Lionel Messi set to make sensational joint transfer this summer

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Updated 09:44 31 May 2023 GMT+1Published 09:40 31 May 2023 GMT+1

Lionel Messi set to make sensational joint transfer this summer

Barcelona and Inter Miami could team up to secure Lionel Messi's services this summer.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Lionel Messi could be set for a sensational joint transfer in the summer, reports claim.

Messi, who scored the goal that clinched the Ligue One title for Paris Saint-Germain, is expected to leave the club once his contract at the Parc des Princes on 30 June.

He has heavily linked with both Barcelona and Inter Miami, while there is talk of an astronomical offer from Saudi Arabia side Al Hilal.

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Messi will soon become a free agent but L'Equipe say that Barca and Inter have discussed a unique arrangement for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's services.

The deal would essentially be a buy-and-loan exchange. The scenario would see Messi sign for David Beckham's MLS franchise but immediately be loaned out to his beloved Barcelona, where he has scored a staggering 672 goals.

The 35-year-old would then spend between six and 18 months back in Catalonia and ensure he is playing at the highest level going into the 2024 Copa America - which could well be his final tournament for Argentina.

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Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

If the move is successful and goes to plan, Messi would then finish up with the Florida outfit and take the MLS to the next level in the final days of his career.

For a while now Barca have been exploring how to sign Messi given the financial restrictions La Liga has placed on them but appear to be struggling, even with both Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets moving on this summer.

The joint-deal would be a loophole of sorts and allow Barca to get around the finances required to bring Messi home.

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Manager Xavi Hernandez, who played with Messi for many glorious years, has made no secret of his desire to manage the Argentine ace.

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

"I'm in no doubt that if Messi were to return, he would help us in what we are wanting to achieve with our football," Xavi told SPORT.

"I am in no doubt and I've told this to the president. He continues to be a determined footballer, he has the hunger still.

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"He's still a winner, he's a leader and he's different. At Barcelona, we've not have the same level since what we reached as a pinnacle in 2010.

"There's no doubt that he would still help us a lot - but in the end it all depends on him.

"We're going to talk to him and his representatives. I think Leo has the upper hand, there is no doubt."

Featured Image Credit: Alamy & Instagram/@antonellaroccuzzo

Topics: Barcelona, Inter Miami, Lionel Messi

Josh Lawless
Josh Lawless

Josh is a sports journalist who specialises in football and WWE. He has been published by Curzon Ashton FC, Late Tackle, Manchester City FC, The Mirror, Read Man City and Manchester Evening News. He provides coverage of professional wrestling and has covered two WrestleMania events for SPORTbible.

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