Messi Plans to Retire Near Camp Nou, Beckham Reveals

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has disclosed what Lionel Messi told him about his preferred retirement plans. Messi, whose deal with Inter Miami runs until 2028, reportedly wants to settle close to Barcelona’s Camp Nou once he hangs up his boots.

The Argentine superstar recently led Inter Miami to an MLS Cup victory, but Beckham said Messi has made it clear where he hopes to live after retirement.

“I would love for Messi to remain in Miami after he stops playing, but he told me he only thinks about living near Camp Nou,” Beckham said in an interview with Marca. He added that Messi’s love for Barcelona is unmatched, noting the club’s logo tattooed on the player’s leg and even printed on his water bottle.

Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, is widely believed to be nearing retirement following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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