Lionel Messi has poured cold water on expectations of a future coaching career, revealing he would rather own a football club than manage one after retirement.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner made the revelation during an interview with Argentine streaming channel Luzu TV, which aired on Tuesday.
While acknowledging an appreciation for coaching, the Inter Miami captain insisted it is not a path he sees himself following.
“I don’t see myself as a coach,” Messi said. “I like the idea of being a manager, but I’d prefer to be an owner. I’d like to have my own club, start from the bottom, and make it grow.”
He explained that building a club would allow him to nurture young talents and create long-term impact rather than deal with the daily pressures of the touchline.
“If I had to choose, that’s what would appeal to me most,” the Argentine icon added.
Messi also offered a glimpse into his private life, admitting he often craves solitude after being overwhelmed at home.
“I’m weirder than shit. I really like being alone,” he said.
“The mess at home with the three kids running around everywhere ends up saturating me, and I like a moment of solitude.”