Al Ahli wants to sign Messi!

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.

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.

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.