Lionel Messi has broken his silence on his retirement plan from football, MySportDab reports.
The Barcelona legend and Inter Miami sensation, 37, has been linked to a possible retirement from the game as he nears the end of his Inter Miami contract.
Recall he penned down a two-and-a-half-year contract with the MLS club and is in his final season with the club.
Speculations have been rife over his next move when his Inter Miami contract expires with reports he is likely to hang the boots.
Now, speaking in an interview with AppleMusic, the record-extending eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has addressed rumors on his future.
While not clearly confirming whether he will retire soon or not, he made it clear that he is enjoying both club and international footballing action and not anticipating a lot about his future.
“My future? I feel good now and I’m just enjoying every moment of my career”.
“I’m enjoying club, games, teammates, family, friends… I’m not anticipating things. I’m just loving and enjoying the moment,” he said as Fabrizio Romano quotes.
Messi has months left on his Inter Miami contract and will be a free agent at the end of the season. He was linked to a possible return to Barcelona when his deal with The Herons expires but close sources ruled out such prospects.
Meanwhile, MySportDab understands Inter Miami are hopeful of keeping on a new contract when his deal expires. The club’s hierarchy have reiterated their decision to renew terms with the iconic footballer. As things stand, Messi’s next step when his Inter Miami contract expires is unknown.
However, given his purported role in the appointment of former teammate in the Argentina national team Javier Mascherano as new Inter Miami boss, there are suggestions he may likely extend his deal with the club.
