After two complicated seasons at PSG, Lionel Messi decided in the summer of 2023 to leave European football to join the United States and the Inter Miami club. At the end of the contract in December 2025 with the Floridian franchise, the octuple Ballon d'Or would not be closed to the idea of offering itself a last baroud of honor … in Saudi Arabia!
According to Sky Sport Swiss information, the Public Investment Fund for Saudi Arabia (PIF) would have started informal talks with the father of Lionel Messi. “” The latest discussions in progress would not only be linked to a purely sporting decision, but also include an important marketing aspect “Explains the media.
The former Barcelona would be disappointed by the level of play in MLS, weaker than what he expected, and the lack of evolution within the championship. So much so that it would not be closed to a new experience from the height of 37 years.
Saudi Arabia wants to bring together Ronaldo and Messi
If for the moment no Saudi club is mentioned, ” The latest discussions in progress would not only be linked to a purely sporting decision, but also include an important marketing aspect “Explains the publication.
The dream of the Saudis would be to bring together Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo again in the same championship, as in the heyday in Spain. And to do this, the wealthy oil country is ready to offer a golden bridge to the Argentinian world champion.
Before joining Inter Miami two years ago, Messi almost gave in to the Saudi sirens. “” I thought a lot to go to the Saudi championship, had he told Time Magazine in 2023.he knows the country. They have created a very powerful championship which can become an important league in the near future. As an ambassador of tourism in the country, it was a destination that attracted me. Especially because I liked everything I visited, for the way football develops in the country and for their efforts to create a top championship. It was Saudi Arabia or MLS. And the two options seemed very interesting to me. What if it was both? In the meantime, Messi is currently preparing with Inter Miami for the Club World Cup.
