Overview

• Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami runs through December 2025 without a triggered extension, allowing him to explore offers from clubs like Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli.
• Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli has lodged a formal bid to lure Messi once his contract expires, a move that would reunite him with Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has publicly affirmed the club’s intent to activate Messi’s 12-month option and keep him through the 2026 World Cup and the opening of its new stadium.
• The club has entered negotiations with Atlético Madrid for midfielder Rodrigo De Paul to strengthen the roster around Messi and sustain competitiveness.
• Mas said the club expects to finalize Messi’s future within 60 to 90 days, setting a clear deadline for contract talks.