Messi drops post retirement bombshell
A future beyond the pitch
Lionel Messi has shared rare insight into his thinking about life after football, offering a glimpse of what could come next once he steps away from elite competition.
According to Transfer News Live, the comments were shared via social media and capture Messi reflecting on the roles that appeal to him beyond his playing career.
While many former players move into coaching, Messi suggested his path may look very different.
Coaching is not the target
Messi made it clear that managing from the sidelines is unlikely to be part of his future.
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"I don’t really see myself as a coach."
The remark sets him apart from many of his contemporaries and signals that his long term plans lie away from the technical area.
Leadership over tactics
Instead of coaching, Messi pointed toward roles that allow for broader influence within a club.
"The idea of being a Sporting Director interests me more, but if I have to choose one of the three, what I’d like most is to be a club owner."
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According to Transfer News Live, Messi’s comments reflect an interest in shaping clubs at an organizational level rather than focusing on match day decisions.
A vision rooted in growth
Messi also outlined what club ownership would mean to him on a personal level.
"I’d like to have my own club, to make a club grow, you know, start from the bottom and give kids and people the chance to grow, to build an important club."
Rather than chasing immediate success, his comments point to a long term project centered on development, opportunity, and sustainability, offering a clearer picture of how one of football’s most influential figures imagines his legacy beyond trophies.
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Sources: Transfer News Live
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