Messi has revealed his desire to return to Camp Nou to play for Barcelona. Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi has admitted that he strongly desired to return to his former club Barcelona following Argentina's victory at the 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar. However, the move did not materialise, leading him to join the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit. What Messi said The 38-year-old Argentine icon, who became a free agent after his stint with Paris Saint-Germain, revealed his intentions in an interview with Simplemente Fútbol. “I had the intention of returning to Barcelona and being able to go back to a place I always wanted to be, but it wasn’t possible again,” Messi stated. While Messi didn't elaborate on the specific reasons why his return to the Catalan giants fell through, he indicated that the decision to move to Inter Miami was heavily influenced by his family. PAY ATTENTION: Check out Bet Of The Day page - we provide expert tips He added, “After that, it (deciding on a new club) became a family decision. The fact that we won the World Cup also had a big impact. I was clear that I didn’t want to be at another team in Europe, I didn’t want to go to any of them.” Messi's legendary tenure at Barcelona spanned 17 seasons, during which he established himself as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He amassed an incredible 35 trophies with the Blaugrana, including ten LaLiga titles and four Champions League crowns. Since joining Inter Miami in July 2023, Messi has continued to add to his illustrious trophy cabinet, leading the team to victory in the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, bringing his total career trophy count to a remarkable 46, the most by any player in football history.