emirates7 - Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli amid growing speculation about his next move.
Now 38, Messi has had a major impact at Inter Miami since his 2023 arrival, tallying 52 goals and 25 assists in just 64 appearances for the club co-owned by David Beckham.
His contract runs until the end of 2025, and while Inter Miami is eager to secure an extension, rumors persist about a possible new chapter for the Argentine star.
According to French publication L'Équipe, a switch to Saudi Arabia may be back on the table.
When Messi departed Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, he was strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, which had begun aggressively recruiting top talent.
At the time, Messi reportedly turned down a staggering $400 million per year (£294 million) offer from Al-Hilal—who ultimately signed his former teammate Neymar instead.
Now 38, Messi has had a major impact at Inter Miami since his 2023 arrival, tallying 52 goals and 25 assists in just 64 appearances for the club co-owned by David Beckham.
His contract runs until the end of 2025, and while Inter Miami is eager to secure an extension, rumors persist about a possible new chapter for the Argentine star.
According to French publication L'Équipe, a switch to Saudi Arabia may be back on the table.
When Messi departed Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, he was strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, which had begun aggressively recruiting top talent.
At the time, Messi reportedly turned down a staggering $400 million per year (£294 million) offer from Al-Hilal—who ultimately signed his former teammate Neymar instead.