Lionel Messi attracts lusts. And not just any. While his contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of 2025, rumors of a premature departure to Saudi Arabia suddenly ignited the networks and corridors of world football. Faced with this unexpected offensive, the Floridian club was forced to react firmly.
A counterattack full of insurance
After The Athleticthe management of Inter Miami shows itself “Extremely confident” As for its ability to extend the Argentinian contract beyond 2025. The club, owned by David Beckham, multiplies the steps to quickly seal a new agreement. Objective: lock the future of his star in the face of the powerful offensive launched by Al-Ahli, a Saudi club supported by the political and financial ambitions of the kingdom.
On the Gulf side, the signals are clear: after Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, the leaders of the Saudi Pro League dream of dropping the last jewel.
The team reveals that Al-Ahli is ready to deploy serious arguments to convince the 2022 world champion to join Riyadh. If no figure has yet filtered, the idea of making Messi a regional showcase reappears.
Messi coveted by Arabia: Miami counterattack
Messi, pillar of the Floridian project
Since his arrival in MLS in the summer of 2023, Messi has conquered the United States: League Cup, supporters' Shield, MVP 2024… and an incomparable international influence. Javier Mascherano, now a coach of Miami, counts more than ever on him to structure his team. A Messi departure would be a sporting loss, but also a commercial disaster for the club and the league.
More than a simple transfer window, the future of Lionel Messi crystallizes two visions of modern football: that of a structured development in MLS against the ultra-capitalized model of the Gulf. For Miami, the message is clear: there is no question of giving in. Not yet.
