LAGOS JULY 3RD (NEWSRNAGERS)-Lionel Messi has technically become a free agent, allowing him to negotiate with any club despite having a contract with Inter Miami until December 2025.
According to FIFA regulations, players within six months of their contract expiration can sign with another team, and Messi is now eligible to take advantage of this rule.
This development has sparked rumours of a potential departure from Inter Miami, with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal reportedly preparing an official offer to lure the Argentine superstar.
Messi could sign a pre-contract agreement immediately, without Inter Miami receiving any transfer compensation.
Messi’s uncertain future is tied to his plans for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
There are also speculations that he may look to join a more competitive European league as preparation for the tournament.
While Inter Miami has no intention of letting him go easily, both the club and Messi’s camp have shown interest in extending the partnership beyond the current deal.
Meanwhile, fans in Argentina dream of a Messi return to his homeland, with Newell’s Old Boys, his boyhood club, remaining hopeful of a potential homecoming.
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