Overview

• Messi’s contract with Inter Miami runs through December 2025 and the club has not yet triggered its 12-month extension clause.
• Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli has submitted a formal bid and is intensifying efforts to reunite Messi with Cristiano Ronaldo.
• With no new deal in place, Messi is free to negotiate with clubs outside MLS ahead of his contract expiry.
• Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has publicly expressed his wish for Messi to inaugurate the club’s stadium when it opens in March 2026.
• The high-stakes Saudi approach highlights a broader Middle Eastern push to attract global football stars.