David Beckham gives his take on Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami amid recent exit links

David Beckham has revealed that Lionel Messi’s heart is at Inter Miami and believes that the Argentine will continue at the club. The MLS club’s co-owner wishes that the Barcelona legend stays at the club for another decade.

Speaking to TIME magazine, Beckham claimed that Messi is still passionate about football and will continue playing. He added that the Inter Miami star is still in talks over the new deal and said:

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) contract expired. He is in the final months of his deal and will be a free agent if the contract is not renewed by the end of the MLS season.

Lionel Messi has confirmed that Inter Miami will be the last club in his career. He stated that he still continues to enjoy playing and added that winning the FIFA World Cup kept his desire going. He said via ESPN:

Lionel Messi has scored 44 goals in his 56 matches for Inter Miami. He won them the Leagues Cup in 2023 and the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2024.

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