The announcement came almost two weeks after Messi announced he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join the Florida outfit, which is also partly owned by former England captain David Beckham, reports Xinhua.
Jorge Messi made a brief declaration to the press while he was in Barcelona to meet with Barca president Joan Laporta over Lionel's possible move back to the club.
The World Cup-winning captain scored 16 goals and registered 16 assists in Ligue 1 for PSG this season, helping the Qatari-owned club defend the league title
During a press conference FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said, "I don't think it's the moment to talk about Leo's return. I am his friend and I speak to him frequently, but it's not the moment for his good, nor the good of the club, or the squad."
When the word spread that Lionel Messi was inside having dinner at Don Julio restaurant a steakhouse in Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo fans rushed to get a glimpse of the man who led Argentina to its third World Cup title.
After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema to secure the FIFA prize for the seventh time in 14 years
The 'Runway 34' actor took to his Instagram handle and posted memories from his incredible evening at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The World Cup win completed Messi's trophy cabinet. He inspired Argentina to overcome the French challenge in the penalties 4-2 in the World Cup final.
Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup finally materialised on Sunday, with Argentina surviving a few anxious moments to register a fighting 4-2 penalty shootout win over defending champions France.
