Lionel Messi could leave Inter Miami and return to Newell's in January 2027
Argentine reports on October 30, 2026 say Messi could return to Newell's Old Boys and sign in January 2027.
Reports published on October 30, 2026 say Lionel Messi could leave Inter Miami at the start of 2027, and Argentine outlets are already naming a likely destination.
Messi still has two years remaining on his Inter Miami contract. He joined the club three years ago and played a central role as the relatively young side rose to the top — Inter Miami won the MLS title last season.
Timeline, contract and the Newell's possibility
Although Messi extended his stay with Inter last year and at the time some believed he might finish his career there, the new reports suggest he could depart at the end of the current campaign and sign for another club in January 2027.
Argentine media claim Messi is considering a return to his boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys, the team where he took his first footballing steps before leaving for Barcelona's La Masia nearly 25 years ago. Those outlets say Newell's are working behind the scenes and are optimistic after what they describe as a clear signal from Messi that he would not be opposed to a homecoming.
No official confirmation has been issued by Inter Miami, Newell's Old Boys or Messi’s representatives so far, and club statements are expected after the reports stirred fans worldwide.
If confirmed, such a move would mark an emotional conclusion to an extraordinary career for a player many regard as the greatest of all time.
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