The Argentine star Lionel Messi, player of Inter Miami, revealed the details of the period following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, confirming that he wanted to return to Barcelona, but circumstances prevented this dream from being realized.

Messi said: "Honestly, I had a desire to return to Barcelona, I dreamed of it, but it was not possible in the end."

Messi left Barcelona in the summer of 2021 after his contract ended due to the financial crisis that hit the Catalan club, moving to Paris Saint-Germain where he spent two seasons before joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023.

He added: "After that, the decision became a family matter. Winning the World Cup made me feel that I had accomplished everything. I was clear that I did not want to continue playing in Europe, and I did not want to join any other club there."

Messi explained that his decision to move to the American league came from a desire for a new experience in a different environment, noting that it was a completely family decision.

He continued: "We wanted to experience life in the United States, with an ambitious club and a project that is still in the growth phase. It was a well-considered step in every aspect."

Regarding his time at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi said: "My children were happy, and my wife was always supportive, but personally, I did not feel comfortable, neither in training nor in matches; it was not easy for me."

The former Barcelona star also expressed his great admiration for the rising talent of Lamine Yamal, saying: "What Lamine is doing is amazing; he is continuously developing, and I believe he will be one of the best players in the world in the future."

Messi talked about his former coach Pep Guardiola, the current Manchester City coach, confirming that he changed the concepts of football: "Pep is from another planet; he sees what others do not see, and he has changed the way football is played. Everyone wanted to imitate him, and some teams even exaggerated in trying to apply Barcelona's style."

Messi concluded his statements by confirming that he has achieved all his dreams as a player: "I only missed the World Cup, and I achieved it. Now I feel that I have accomplished everything I dreamed of, and I do not aspire to anything else."