In recent days, reports suggested that discussions about Lionel Messi's contract extension with Inter Miami was positively progressing for both parties. But on Monday new information emerged that could shift the landscape around the future of the Argentinian.
What kind of Messi now?
According to L'équipe, Saudi Arabia makes a renewed pressure to lure the World Cup winner from Qatar 2022. The French daily claims that Al-Ahli is determined to secure the signature of the legendary attacker, write: “The board of the AFC Champions League winners has been working for several weeks to convince the eight times.”
Messi's current deal with Inter Miami runs until the end of December 2025, a detail that adds urgency to the plans of both Miami and Al-Ahli. Although no financial details have been announced, L'équipe reports that Saudi -Arabia – which will organize the World Cup 2034 – is willing to have everything switched to give the scales to his advantage.
Miami in the hope of Messi Extension
For his part, Inter Miami is still strongly dedicated to renewing the contract of their No. 10. It is also worth mentioning that the long -awaited new stadium of the club, Miami Freedom Park, will be opened in March 2026.
If Messi made the switch to Saudi Arabia, he would join an al-Ahli team with people like Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez, Franck Kessié, Ivan Toney, Merih Demiral and Édouard Mendy. Fresh of their triumph in the top club competition of Asia, Al-Ahli forms as serious contenders in the coming Saudi-Pro League season.
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