Keep scrolling for photos of Messi through the yearsMessi, whose contract with the French club Paris Saint-Germain F.C. ends this month, led his native Argentina to its third World Cup title in December.
Messi reportedly received a larger offer from the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Fellow European standout Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Saudi club Al-Nassr FC this year. The BBC’s report came hours after The Athletic cited multiple sources who referenced growing hope that Inter Miami would land Messi, with one adding his MLS debut would come July 21 against the Mexican club Cruz Azul.
People are also reading… That source also told The Athletic that Messi’s decision would come down to Inter Miami and his former club Barcelona. A move to Saudi Arabi was “not under consideration,” the source said. Adidas, with whom Messi has a $830 million contract, was also reportedly prepared to make an offer to help facilitate a U.S. move. Apple, meanwhile, has reportedly discussed with the MLS offering a revenue share from its streaming package to Messi.Messi racked up 474 goals and 191 assists across 17 seasons with Barcelona from 2004 to 2021. He’s scored 22 goals during his two-season stint with Paris S-G, which began in 2021.Messi would become the latest European star to suit up for an MLS club.
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