Saudi Pro League open talks with Lionel Messi's entourage over potential move: Report

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :June 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Modified at :June 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM

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Messi’s deal with the Herons will expire at the end of the season.

Over the months, Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami has been making rounds as the forward is yet to start talks with the club regarding the renewal of his contract, which is set to expire at the end of this year.

As his future remains up in the air at Miami, this opens the door for the Saudi Pro League clubs to lure him to the Middle East.

ESPN says the league has even started talks with Messi’s team ahead of the summer transfer window. They want to sign the former Barcelona star.

Jorge Mas, co-owner of the Herons, has said in many interviews that Messi will renew his deal with Miami soon. Yet, in early May, Lionel Messi gave a vague answer when asked about his contract talks. This raised doubts about his future at the club since his contract ends after this season.

It seems unlikely that Lionel Messi will return to Europe as Barcelona are still recovering from their financial situation. Even if they consider signing their former star, they will have to generate a huge chunk of money to bring Messi for the last dance at the club.

This gives Saudi clubs a big chance to sign him with huge wages. Before, they tried to lure him with huge salaries, but Messi picked Inter Miami instead. He has spent two seasons in MLS and has helped his team win the Supporters’ Shield and League Cup.

Recent reports say he might leave the club before his contract ends. The Argentine will focus on leading the Herons in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 this year.

Miami started the season well but faced a dip in form. Now, they have regrouped and moved up from sixth to third in the MLS Eastern Conference standings.

This season, Lionel Messi has continued to shine for his side as he has 10 goals and five assists in 13 MLS matches.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.