Would Lionel Messi dare to embark on an adventure in the Saudi Pro League?
The Argentinian superstar is reportedly unhappy at Inter Miami and is being pursued by several wealthy clubs.
Currently, Lionel Messi's contract with Inter Miami has only about six months left to expire, and the two sides have yet to sit down for negotiations. According to FIFA regulations, starting from July 1st, the former Barcelona player is free to negotiate with other teams.
Argentine journalist Esteban Edul revealed to ESPN that Lionel Messi is considering leaving Inter Miami. The 38-year-old superstar's goal is to join a more competitive league than Major League Soccer, in order to best prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Upon learning this information, two top teams in the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal and Al Ahli, publicly offered Lionel Messi a contract. Reportedly, Al Hilal sent the former Barcelona player a contract with "massive" terms (a salary of approximately 200 million euros per season).
At this time, Lionel Messi has yet to comment. However, it is very likely that the striker nicknamed La Pulga will agree to join Al Hilal. Besides financial reasons, Lionel Messi would also have access to an ideal playing environment, as the Saudi Pro League is a high-quality league.
Don't forget, under the guidance of coach Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal just had a memorable journey at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. In the US, Al Hilal reached the quarter-finals with excellent matches against Real Madrid (1-1 draw) and Man City (4-3 win).
With a strong squad and capable generals, Al Hilal will once again dominate the Saudi Pro League, despite the strong rise of Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and Al-Nassr, the team that boasts superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. If Lionel Messi agrees to join Al Hilal, he will gain both titles and money.
Let's wait and see if Lionel Messi dares to embark on an adventure in the Saudi Pro League.
