A source within the Inter Miami administration responded to the scattered reports about Lionel Messi’s desire to leave and not renew his contract with the American club.
In recent days, it was reported that negotiations between the Flea and Inter Miami were extremely stalled, and the chances of his departure increased when his contract expires at the end of this year, due to Messi’s desire to prepare optimally for the 2026 World Cup.
Since then, the 37-year-old has been linked with several clubs, most notably Saudi club Al-Hilal. Media outlets also claim that Al-Ahli Jeddah will try to do all they can to secure Messi’s signature.
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Inter Miami: Messi is interested in staying with us
Famous journalist Fabrizio Romano quoted a source within Inter Miami as saying that Messi expressed to the American club’s officials his desire to renew his contract at MetLife Stadium for at least one year.
The source said, “Leo’s contract still extends until the end of 2025, and the truth is that both parties are interested in continuing their contractual relationship beyond that.”
He continued, “The necessary steps have been taken with the right mentality to achieve this.”
🚨🇺🇸 EXCL: Inter Miami club sources’ position on Leo Messi’s future.
“Leo is under contract until the end of 2025. The reality is that both parties are interested in continuing the relationship”.
“The necessary steps are being taken with the right mindset to make it happen”. pic.twitter.com/DXXg2oru5w
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2025
Messi is considering Barcelona or a return to Argentina
Inter Miami’s confirmation that Messi’s renewal is highly likely comes amid other recent reports of personal interest from the player in returning to Barcelona, ​​especially with the club returning to Camp Nou.
It has also been reported that Messi is considering a return to the club where he began his career, Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina, to play for a season there and then retire in what would be an ideal way by all standards.
However, it should be noted that neither Barcelona nor the Argentine club has the funds to pay Messi’s annual salary, which currently exceeds €100 million at Inter Miami.
Al-Hilal has not given up hope of signing Messi
According to Al-Riyadh newspaper, a meeting will be held between Al-Hilal President Fahad bin Nafel and Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, during the two players’ stay in the United States in the next few days.
Al-Hilal is preparing to offer Messi an astronomical salary, even exceeding Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary at Al-Nassr, but the player himself has yet to decide whether he welcomes this move or whether he wants to continue in the MLS.
Meanwhile, Al-Ahli Jeddah has a strong interest, and only if Messi agrees to a move to the Saudi league will they enter a full-fledged competition with Al-Hilal to secure the services of the Barcelona legend.
