Recently, former striker Sergio Aguero said that Lionel Messi’s return to Barcelona is inevitable.

Lionel Messi was highly sought after this summer after it was reported that he had no intention of extending his stay at Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona tried everything they could to re-sign the great legend. their club’s greatest.

But despite the attraction of Barcelona and the huge amount of money provided from the Saudi Pro League, Messi chose Inter Miami and brought this club to its first title in history by winning the Leagues Cup.

However, the Herons failed to qualify for the MLS Play Offs and Messi is expected to return to Europe on loan until the season restarts in February – something he and Inter Miami have both denied. receive.

But Sergio Aguero, a close friend who once shared a room with Messi while on international duty with Argentina, thinks it is only a matter of time before El Pulga returns to Barcelona.

“Leo has always said that he loves Barcelona, he feels very sympathetic to the club and the city. We haven’t discussed it, but sometimes I think it’s only a matter of time before he returns to Barcelona.” time,” the Manchester City legend told AS’s Joe Brennan.

Aguero believes that Messi will return to Barca if he leaves Inter Miami. Photo: GETTY

Messi is under contract with Inter Miami until December 31, 2025 and is still valued at about 35 million Euros even though he is 36 years old, so it will be difficult for Barca to invest financially in this transfer deal.

A number of former Barca players are also currently playing alongside Messi at Inter Miami, with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba following M10 last summer, and Luis Suarez is expected to soon reunite with his former teammates. next time.