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Leo Messi, Saudi target: a millionaire proposal is coming, will he accept?
Published New:7/07/2025 - 18:10h
Updated New:7/07/2025 - 18:16h
Saudi Arabia does not give up on Leo Messi. Despite Inter Miami's interest in renewing him, a Saudi club is preparing a new offensive to seduce the Argentine
In Saudi Arabia, they do not give respite to the idea of being able to have the football star, Lionel Andrés Messi, currently at the service of Inter Miami, a team with which he has a contract until December 31 of this year. Speculation surrounding the extension of that link has given rise to other teams becoming interested in the Argentine's situation and exploring their options to launch an offensive for him soon.
Al-Ahli wants Messi after his time at Inter Miami
According to the French newspaper L'Équipe, Al-Ahli of the Saudi Pro League is willing to do everything in its power to convince the FC Barcelona player to join its ranks once his contract with 'Las Garzas' expires. However, for the moment —as the aforementioned source asserts— no further financial details have been revealed regarding the negotiation process.
As the French media mentions: "The Saudi club is looking to sign Lionel Messi from December, once his contract with Inter Miami expires. It is no secret that Saudi Arabia tried to sign him in the summer of 2023, at the end of his contract with PSG. Two years later, the local league has not lost hope, as the Argentine will once again be a free agent from December. The financial details of the negotiations have not been revealed, but the country that will host the 2034 World Cup intends to do everything possible to tip the scales."
It is worth remembering that it is not the first time that Saudi Arabia has wanted to tempt Leo Messi. In fact, it was recently commented that one of the greats of that country, Al-Hilal, fourth finalist of the 2025 Club World Cup, was also willing to talk with the Rosario native's father and agent, Jorge Messi, to evaluate his options of hiring the '10' of Inter Miami as a 'blockbuster' signing.
Inter Miami does not want to lose Leo Messi: Will they renew him soon?
At this point, it remains to be seen whether Leo Messi ends up receiving —and accepting— an economically stellar proposal from Saudi Arabia. We must also not forget the fact that the Argentine could renew his contract with the Miami team soon, since the team chaired by David Beckham apparently does not plan to let go of its star so easily.
In fact, they would have already started negotiations to try to extend the Rosario native's link with 'Las Garzas', being the great star of the project and a key figure in terms of marketing levels. Likewise, he serves as a magnet for brands. He is one of those names that cannot afford to lose so easily.
The future of the '10' of the 'Albiceleste' will also depend on his competitive ambition
At this point, the desire of Leo Messi will also have special importance. It should not be forgotten that, after the image left by Inter Miami in the Club World Cup against the most competitive rivals they faced —being tied 2-2 against Palmeiras and falling heavily 4-0 against Paris Saint Germain—, it was speculated that the Argentine could be tempted to consider a change of scenery.
All with the aim of making a leap to a somewhat more competitive league that allows him to arrive with a better pace of play to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada 2026. In fact, there has been talk, amid these rumors, of a possible arrival at Newell's Old Boys or of a hypothetical return to FC Barcelona for a 'last dance'. Many scenarios, but none clear.
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