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Messi Says He Wants to Own a Club After He Retires

He describes a youth-focused project for his post-retirement path.

Overview

  • The remarks were published on Jan. 6 in a Luzu TV interview recorded in December.
  • He said he does not see himself becoming a coach and would choose ownership over executive roles.
  • He wants to start a club from scratch to provide opportunities for young players and make it grow.
  • In May 2025 he took a partnership stake in Uruguay’s lower-division Deportivo LSM, a project led by Luis Suárez.
  • He has not decided on playing the 2026 World Cup after a prolific 2025 season in which Inter Miami won MLS and he logged 43 goals and 26 assists.