Messi's 95-day off-season may not return to Barca! Would going to Manchester United be more sensational?

Due to injury, Messi missed 6 games at Internacional Miami, and even if he returns, he still can't prevent the team from missing the playoffs 2 rounds early.

This means that Messi will get a 95-day club off-season, will he use short-term loan to return to his old club Barca? Going to the Premier League may be a better option, such as putting out a fire for the burnt Ten Hag...

01. Messi's first year in the MLS: 1 loss in 13 games + winning

a. Messi's MLS season 1: Only lost 1 game

Messi has played 13 games since arriving at Internacional Miami, having previously gone unbeaten with eight wins and four draws. This time he came off the bench after the break and faced top-ranked Cincinnati and eventually lost 1-0, and Messi ushered in his first defeat in the American Professional League.

Considering that before Messi's arrival, Internacional Miami ranked last in the East, there is not much to regret about missing the playoffs this time.

The key issue is that after Messi's injury, Internacional Miami has only achieved 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats in 6 games, in addition to losing to Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup final, which also led to the result of missing the playoffs.

After all, when Messi first came to the team, he gave three assists in the first three MLB games, helping the team to get an excellent record of 2 wins and 1 draw, and once saw the hope of qualifying for the play-offs.

b. Messi has no regrets: winning a title this season

Although the league failed to break through, the 36-year-old Messi led Miami Internacional to the UEFA Cup championship with a winning record and also reached the final of the US Open Cup.

The first title in the team's history, so that David Beckham even had to start rebuilding the team's honor room, and this is the change that Messi has brought about.

After all, after winning the World Cup, Messi's career has been completed. The increase in the number of champions is like adding a little fun to a complete philatelic book.

A North American championship is still more meaningful than bringing Miami International, who is the bottom one, to the playoffs.

02. 95-day break: Will Messi return to Europe for Barca?

a. 95 days off? Will Messi return to Barca?

Because of the lack of playoffs, Messi will not welcome a new MLS game until February 2024, 95 days later. This means that he will have no club games to play for the next 3 months or so.

So many people will wonder whether Messi will use short-term loan to return to Europe. Just like when Henry returned to Arsenal, he once again put on the Barca shirt.

On the one hand, the owner of Miami International has also expressed his willingness to cooperate when Messi wants to return to Barca. At the same time, Barça officials posted 4 AI photos on social media, with planets and galaxies as the background, which constituted what Messi looked like when he celebrated his goal.

"The night sky of Catalonia is brighter than ever!" If Messi returns, will it be like this?

However, the obstacle to this operation is that Laporta should want Messi to play "free" as much as possible, and Barca have a good group of Champions League group stage groups this season, and after winning away from Porto, they basically sealed the qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.

Once Messi returns on loan in the winter window, he may need to face Real Madrid in the Western Super Cup and play the Champions League knockout rounds. After all, in the past three years, Messi has stopped in the round of 16 in the Champions League, and it is naturally good to take Barca further this time, but putting too much pressure on himself may not be what Messi wants to see at the moment.

b. Short-term loan at the Sand League: Is Messi a cash-starved man?

There is also the possibility that Messi will join the Sand League on a short-term loan. They have a high desire to get Messi and are willing to pay a heartwarming price for it.

But for Messi, doing so means little to his career. At the same time, Messi is not a person who lacks money, and he is not necessarily moved by this.

Rather than playing in the desert, perhaps Messi would prefer to spend those 95 days on vacation and rest with his family.

03. Going to the Premier League is quite possible! How sensational would Messi be if he joined Manchester United?

Ten Hag invites Messi: Will it be a blow to Cristiano Ronaldo?

It may sound a bit nonsensical at first, but if Ten Hag chooses to invite Messi to Manchester United, it seems very logical.

Because Messi can provide attacking organisation and last-pass creativity, which Manchester United are eager to get. After all, Ten Hag is an attacking coach, and the decline in goal counts is a big problem for the team. Manchester United, in particular, have no shortage of running momentum, but clearly need a better commander.

Especially after the poor record, Ten Hag encountered a lot of criticism, from the previous support of Ronaldo. If Messi is brought to Old Trafford, even if it is only a short-term loan, it will fundamentally shake Ronaldo's historical position at Manchester United Club.

Cristiano Ronaldo may still be one of Manchester United's most legendary stars, but at least not the strongest in Manchester United's history, which will help Ten Hag build his prestige.

At the same time, inviting Messi will also further enhance Manchester United's influence, and it will also be a welcome for the Glazer family.

After all, their ultimate aim is to raise Manchester United's market price and sell the team successfully. If inviting Messi helps to achieve this goal, I believe they will also work harder to promote this happening.

b. Going to Chelsea or Manchester City? Why not test the waters of the Premier League

Other possible destinations include Chelsea or Manchester City. Because of the Premier League's special status in football, Messi to try it will help his career after all.

This 95-day vacation will also be Messi's best chance to take this step. If you feel that going to Manchester United may have a negative impact on your reputation (after all, Manchester United's record is hardly optimistic), then going to Chelsea or Manchester City is much less risky.

First, Chelsea is very young, but there are some similarities with the Argentine national team. Coupled with the fact that the team only needs to play in the league, Messi is relatively less pressured to go there, and it is easy to have a positive impact on the team.

In addition, on Manchester City's side, it is very difficult to qualify for the round of 16, and under Pep Guardiola's system, Messi is also easy to integrate. If you have the opportunity to join, it will be a pleasant experience.

Conclusion:

If Messi doesn't plan to take a pure sabbatical for the next three months, returning to Barca or going to the Premier League could bring new challenges to his career.

In contrast, if you can go to Manchester City, it is naturally the safest. Going to Barca and Manchester United will have their own risks, and it will also bring new heights in terms of influence (in the history of Barça and Manchester United).