Messi to Inter Miami ‘advanced’ as Barcelona set to miss out on return

Lionel Messi: The PSG star is in advanced talks with Inter Miami (Image: Getty Images)Lionel Messi is set to turn his back on an emotional return to Barcelona as the Paris Saint-Germain star is in advanced talks over a move to join MLS outfit Inter Miami, according to reports. The Argentinian superstar looks set to leave Europe when his contract expires and head to the United States, with the club co-owned by David Beckham in pole position to land the veteran attacker.The 35-year-old is understood to be closing in on a sensational move to link up with the Florida-based franchise in a money-spinning deal that could net the PSG star deal as one of their Designated Players, one of three players in the squad whom can earn lucrative contracts, after Gonzalo Higuain’s retirement.Messi had been heavily linked with a move to rejoin his former club Barcelona after leaving the club in the summer of 2021 due to the La Liga giants’ financial plight, with the Argentinian signing a two-year deal with French champions PSG.But it now seems as if Messi will take on a new challenge by heading to the USA, with The Athletic reporting that conversations have been ongoing between Messi’s father, Jorge, and the club’s co-owner brothers, Jorge and Jose Masi.We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/footballStay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.