Lionel Messi has not considered a move to Barcelona or Saudi Arabia on loan, according to a new report. The Inter Miami star has been linked with a short-term exit from the MLS during the league's offseason with Herons missing out on next season - playing their last regular season game on the 21st. October. But according to Fabrizio Romano, Messi has his 'full focus' on Miami and Argentina as he prepares for a busy November.

After the end of the MLS season, Messi is expected to face Uruguay and Brazil in the World Cup qualifiers. And reports suggest that Miami will travel to China and Japan for a post-season friendly. A report from TyC Sports says Inter Miami will leave on November 2 for the game. The matches against Uruguay and Argentina will take place on November 16 and 21.Messi will then have a break in December before the start of last season in January, with the regular MLS season starting in February.

Marca has previously reported that Saudi Pro League officials are keen to lure him out of MLS on a six-month loan deal, meaning he could return to Inter in time for their 2024 season. Prior to his historic move to Miami, Messi turned down an impressive financial package to play in Saudi Arabia, which would bring him at least $ 400 million.