Fabrizio Romano on Lionel Messi exclusive

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into Lionel Messi’s current situation, as well as looking into what went wrong for him towards the end of his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

Writing in his exclusive Daily Briefing column, Romano said it was not easy for Messi at PSG after his suspension over an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, which may have been eluded to by his former teammate Neymar in a recent interview.

Messi left PSG in the summer to seal a free transfer to MLS giants Inter Miami, and he’s started superbly in the States, though there’s already been some speculation about a possible loan move away from the club.

The Argentina international, however, is not currently in talks with anyone about this possibility, according to Romano, despite what’s been reported elsewhere.

Lionel Messi with Inter Miami

Discussing Messi’s future, and the difficult experience he had at the end of his PSG spell, Romano said: “As reported yesterday, despite the many rumours and stories on the Lionel Messi situation following Inter Miami being eliminated from the playoffs, the truth at the moment is that there is nothing happening with a potential loan back to Barcelona.

“Messi is not currently negotiating with any club, he is focused only on his upcoming games with Argentina, and then the expectation is for Inter Miami to play friendly matches in a tour of Asia. After that, Messi would have a vacation for three or four weeks before pre-season starts with Inter Miami.

“So despite a lack of competitive games in the next months for Inter Miami, Messi will still have plenty to keep him occupied! To reiterate once again, there is nothing agreed in terms of a loan anywhere else, and nothing being discussed with any other club.