INTER MIAMI are reportedly set to offer Lionel Messi a stake in the club to try and lure him from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Argentine is out of contract in the summer and his future at the club is in doubt.
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He has several options to choose from but is believed to be keen on playing one more season in Europe.
But David Beckham’s Inter Miami want to convince Messi to play in MLS and are prepared to offer him an equity stake in the club, according to The Independent.
The club has spoken to Messi and his representatives about a possible move over the last few months.
His father Jorge has also spoken to MLS about a potential switch and their plan to make him a key a figure for the league.
But Messi, who already has a dream £7m apartment in Miami, could snub their advances as he reportedly wants to stay in Europe for another year.
He has the option of triggering a one-year extension at PSG but wants reassurances about the direction the club is heading in, including who the manager will be next season.
Barcelona is another option for Messi, who wants one more crack at winning the Champions League.
They could make the superstar their highest-paid player alongside Robert Lewandowski, with vice president Rafa Yuste claiming contact has already been made with Messi’s representatives.
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He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
“For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
His return would be hugely popular amongst Barca fans, who chanted Messi’s name in the tenth minute of their clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday.