Lionel Messi: Ballon d’Or Winner Gives ‘Cold’ Answer When Asked if He Will Join Barcelona on Loan

• Lionel Messi has shared his thoughts on a possible return to Barcelona
• Messi spent 17-trophy-laden seasons with Barca before joining PSG in 2021
• The eight-time Ballon d'Or recipient currently plays for Inter Miami in the MLS

Lionel Messi swiftly dismissed the persistent rumours of a potential return to his former club, FC Barcelona, during the upcoming January transfer window.

Having initially made his senior debut for Barcelona in 2004, Messi enjoyed a remarkable 17 seasons with the club at the pinnacle of the sport before departing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

Following the conclusion of his two-year tenure with the French powerhouse, the Argentine maestro was speculated to consider a reunion with his revered 'spiritual home' in Catalonia.

Nevertheless, he chose a different path, embarking on a journey across the Atlantic to join the MLS franchise Inter Miami, despite receiving offers from several European clubs and prominent teams from the Saudi Pro League.

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The speculations of a potential dream reunion resurfaced in the wake of Inter Miami's failure to secure a spot in the MLS playoffs, despite Messi's late endeavours to salvage their challenging start to the season.

According to GOAL, with almost four months separating competitive club matches, Messi has been linked with a possible sensational return to La Blaugrana on loan during the upcoming January window.

Upon receiving his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or award, the 36-year-old football icon was confronted with inquiries about the likelihood of a homecoming.

However, the 2022 World Cup champion promptly responded to the queries with a curt and dismissive remark.

“No, no chance. Not at all”, Messi said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

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