Overview
- Turkish outlet FotoMaç is cited as the source linking Galatasaray to a temporary deal spanning roughly three to four months.
- La Voz del Interior and RÉCORD report the Turkish club would cover Messi’s salary, pay Inter Miami compensation, and include injury protections.
- Inter Miami retains Messi under contract through December 2028.
- The proposal is framed as keeping Messi match fit before the 2026 World Cup while strengthening Galatasaray for domestic and European campaigns.
- Precedents include David Beckham’s LA Galaxy loan to AC Milan in 2009 and Thierry Henry’s short return to Arsenal in 2011, and no other club has been publicly linked so far.