I too had assumed he would make the move back to Barcelona. I may have even hoped for it and was a little disappointed. But upon further thought, i think Messi might not be able to lead the team like he did. He's obviously not as good as he used to be and that doesn't mean he's not still an amazing player.
It's a good thing Messi didn't return to Barcelona. If Messi returns to Barcelona, I think they would be bound to depend on him and he might not be able to deliver as he used to. I think It's about time Barcelona moves on.
Messi is still an amazing player but playing in intermiami is a big no for me. I would prefer to watch saudi arabian league rather than MLS. intermilan was also the worst club in MLS. It's such a degrade for messi to play in inter miami.
Messi has been getting some offers from EU clubs but he was only putting barcelona as his main priority. This guy is not even willing to leave from its confort zone. It seems like that playing in PSG has been enough giving him trauma to play in the new league again.
he was good in playing football but not for his mentality. La liga has been giving green light but so many young players are against his transfers.
That's why messi is picking intermiami as his next club. It's a very bad choice for him but it's his choice.