Inter Miami is already preparing for the inevitable: losing its great star. Lionel Messi, the main draw of soccer in the United States, could leave the club before his contract ends. His connection with the MLS franchise ends on December 31, 2025, but the outcome could come much sooner.
Everything depends on an astronomical offer that's already on the Argentine star's table. The proposal, which far exceeds what he currently earns in Miami, comes at a key moment. Just as Messi faces the final stretch of his career, he could make an unexpected turn toward another exotic destination.
Jorge Messi already negotiates the next step
The news has shaken Inter Miami's offices and has triggered all the alarms in Major League Soccer. According to the outlet "Al-Midan Sports," Jorge Messi, the player's father and agent, has already started talks with the leaders of the club that wants to sign him. The decisive meeting will take place in the United States during the Club World Cup.
The amount offered is simply colossal: it would make the former Barça player the highest-paid footballer on the planet. His inner circle believes this is a unique opportunity both financially and athletically. The team interested in signing him has stepped forward and wants to close the deal as soon as possible.
The plan includes a record salary, a favorable tax structure, and a long-term contract. Messi, who will turn 38 years old this summer, is already seriously considering the proposal. His cycle in European soccer has ended, and now he could close the North American chapter before starting a new one.
Messi, without space at Barça
For many months, there was speculation about a possible return to FC Barcelona, the club of his life. However, Messi himself made it clear that this door is more closed than many imagined. Barça, with a plan focused on the future and a strict financial limit, doesn't consider his return.
Joan Laporta, president of the blaugrana club, has always shown affection and respect for the Argentine. But neither Hansi Flick nor Deco have formally requested his return. The priority is to build a young and sustainable project, and Messi, aware of this, has chosen to look toward another horizon.
Camp Nou will not be his final destination, nor will Argentina, at least for now. Messi remains focused on competing at the highest level and doesn't want to lower the bar of demands. For this reason, his inner circle has considered that the new club is a choice consistent with his current wishes.
Saudi Arabia opens its doors: 200 million per season
The club in question is none other than Al-Hilal, current runner-up of the Asian Champions League and one of the giants of Saudi Arabia. Its president, Fahd bin Nafel, is in the United States and has personally started negotiations with Messi's inner circle. The idea is to bring him in over the coming weeks.
The contract they're offering amounts to €200 million ($200 million) net per season, a figure that would break all current records. It would even surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's earnings at Al-Nassr. In addition, he would sign for several seasons, which would guarantee economic and athletic stability in a league that's rapidly expanding.
Simone Inzaghi, the new coach of the Saudi team, has been key in the interest in Messi. He believes he can lead his project and return the club to the top of the continental scene. Messi, meanwhile, is studying the details and preparing for a decision that could close his glorious career with another high-level challenge.
The farewell to Miami is closer than ever. On the horizon, a new jersey appears... dyed blue.