Where will Lionel Messi end his career? This is the question of many supporters of the Argentine star. After spending 17 seasons at FC Barcelona, the player flew to Paris for two years before taking the direction of MLS to join Inter Miami.
Under contract with the American club until December 2025, everything suggests that the 2022 world champion could end his career after this adventure. However, the 38 -year -old would like to launch a last challenge before hanging up the crampons: that of playing a last World Cup with Argentina in 2026.
While Inter Miami leaders are confident as to an extension of a contract, the octuple Ballon d'Or could finally go. For several days, the specialized press has been talking about the interest of Saudi Arabia for Lionel Messi. This Monday, The team reveals the identity of the Saudi club which would have started the discussions with the entourage of the former Catalan.
Lionel Messi to Al-Ahli?
According to daily newspapers, it would be Al-Ahli. Fifth by Saudi Pro League last season and holding the title of the Asian Champions League, the club would seriously intend to hire Lionel Messi at the end of his contract with Inter Miami.
Saudi Arabia has never hidden its interest in “La Pulga”. While the Saudi leaders had attempted, in vain, to recruit the Argentine star after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, they never abandoned the idea of engaging the native of Rosario. After having signed Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2023, the Saudi championship continued to attract the biggest names in football. Will Lionel Messi be next? Case to follow.