Al-Ahli wants to sign Messi!
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli is reportedly interested in signing Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, whose contract with Inter Miami is set to expire during the winter transfer window. French media has reported that talks have already begun regarding the potential transfer.
After leaving PSG, Lionel Messi joined MLS club Inter Miami in 2023. The 38-year-old icon’s current deal will expire in December. According to French reports, Messi is already in discussions with a new team.
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A STUNNING CLAIM
According to L’Equipe, Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli is eager to sign Lionel Messi once his contract with Inter Miami ends in December.
WORLD CUP PROMOTION STRATEGY
Al-Ahli had also tried to sign Messi in the summer of 2023, following his departure from PSG, but the transfer did not materialize at that time. While financial terms of the current talks have not yet been revealed, sources suggest that Saudi Arabia — host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup — is determined to use major signings like Messi to boost its global football profile.
TALKS UNDERWAY
Champions of the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli has reportedly been in negotiations with Messi’s camp for several weeks. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is hoping to retain the legendary forward after two seasons in MLS.
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A RENEWED RIVALRY WITH RONALDO?
If Messi ends up joining Al-Ahli, he could once again go head-to-head with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr. The iconic duo defined an era of football through their fierce battles in the famous Barcelona–Real Madrid rivalry.
