Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract expires at the end of the year and it appears that a surprise transfer could potentially be on the cards for the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star.
Lionel Messi is in talks with Saudi side Al-Ahli about a sensational move to the Middle East later this year. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star sees his current Inter Miami contract expire in December.
And as it stands, there has been no sign of a renewal. That has opened up the possibility of Messi leaving the MLS side in 2026, with a number of clubs interested in moving.
Former side Barcelona have long been linked with him, with president Joan Laporta making his desire to take the Argentine back to the Nou Camp very clear. But it appears that a lucrative move to Saudi could also emerge as an option for Messi.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, Saudi side Al-Ahli are interested in signing him and have reportedly been working for ‘weeks’ to convince the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner to move to the Middle East.
Inter Miami though are still hopeful of keeping him, with co-owner Jorge Mas recently revealing his desire to keep the 2022 World Cup winner until at least next season. Speaking to ESPN, he said: “I previously said that my wish, my dream would be for the number 10 to inaugurate our new stadium in March
here. I said a few months ago that we should have news in the summer about that but hopefully it will be as soon as possible,” Mas said in an interview with ESPN.
