Will Lionel Messi go Cristiano Ronaldo way to join Saudi Pro League?

Overview

• Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami, which was signed in July 2023, will end in 2025
• The AFC Champions League winners Al-Ahli are interested in buying Messi at any cost
• It is interesting to see if Messi goes the Cristiano Ronaldo way to join the Saudi Pro League

Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami in July 2023, is set to be open for transfers by the end of 2025. The legendary player will be in huge demand despite his age, as it is eveident that The AFC Champions League winners Al-Ahli, are reportedly ready to pay any amount to get the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner onboard.

Inter Miami is ready to renew their contract with Messi given how their partnership has worked. It is to be seen if Messi will choose to stay in America or try the new territory in Saudi Arabia, just like Cristiano Ronaldo did a couple of years back in 2023, when he joined Al Nassr for a record contract.

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Messi has had association with Saudi Arabia, as he is the Brand Ambassador for the Saudi Tourism Board. However, Miami are also pushing towards making sure Messi stays with them. This could lead to an interesting battle for getting one of the greatest Football players of all time play for them in the twilight period of his career.

Will Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have one last dance?

Messi played for FC Barcelona till 2021, when he made a move to Paris Saint-Germain, which was onky his second club outside Spain. His partnership with PSG was not too great, which led to him signing a contract with Miami, which helped the latter win their first title in decades.

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2023 was the period in which legends explored new territories. Ronaldo made a move to the Saudi Pro League, as he joined Al Nassr, a move which led to the influx of many top Football stars to the Asian league. It is to be seen if Messi and Ronaldo will be able to have one last dance.