Football expert Sergey Silkin told Euro‑Futbol.Ru that he considers the transfer of striker Lionel Messi to Inter Miami to be the right decision.
On Wednesday, the 35-year-old Argentine announced that he had decided to continue his career at Inter Miami, one of the owners of which is former England captain David Beckham.
– How do you like the news about Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami?
He hasn’t officially moved there yet. It is clear that any rich clubs are in great demand for such a player. Everyone would like to have such a player. It is clear that Messi is not 20 years old and is already on his way from the fair, but last year he became world champion and at the moment he is the most star player.
– Do you think Messi has any ambitions in the American club? What attracted him?
– It is clear that you can’t surprise Messi with money, but, apparently, he was offered so much there! And he does it right. Both him and Ronaldo. Why give it up? To play in Real Madrid, Barcelona or PSG, you need to show the goods in person. Apparently, Lionel feels that some of his qualities are already at the limit or lost, so he is trying to get out of sight and calmly finish playing there.
– But Messi has repeatedly stated that he wants to return to Barcelona and really considered this option, but it did not work out. Although the club was also not opposed.
– It seems to me that he didn’t want more, but the fans. I understand that, having come to Barcelona, the Argentine would be able to influence the club more than its president. Full of nuances.
– Do you believe that Messi will return to Barcelona in some capacity?
– May be. He has great authority. They love him there. He can be taken there to make the policy of the club. Messi in any capacity will be in demand and useful there.
Messi spent most of his professional career at Barcelona. The last two seasons, the seven-time winner of the Golden Ball played for the French Paris Saint-Germain.
