CNN —The Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi is in discussions to join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, according to reports by the BBC and The Athletic.
There has been speculation around Messi’s next move since he announced his departure from French side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
CNN has reached out to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Messi’s representative and David Beckham – who is part of Inter Miami’s ownership team – but had not received a reply by the time of publication.
There had been previous speculation Messi would move to Saudi Arabia, where he has business ties.
Before his two-season stint with PSG, Messi spent 17 trophy-laden years at FC Barcelona.
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