BREAKING: Lionel Messi has been linked with a move away from Inter Miami, the Barcelona legend Lionel Messi chooses “priority” after naming a “frontrunner” after offering a “blockbuster” transfer.

Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona legend, has reportedly been “offered a blockbuster” transfer and has decided on his “priority.”

Due to Barcelona’s financial difficulties, the 38-year-old was forced to quit the Spanish powerhouse when his contract expired at the conclusion of the 2020–21 season.

Prior to joining Ligue Un powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, Messi was connected to teams all over the world. Although he lined up with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar, his time in France fell short of expectations as he was unable to lead them to the Champions League title.

By declining to extend his contract in 2023, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner decided to conclude his stint at PSG and sign with MLS team Inter Miami.

Messi has sparkled for Inter Miami in recent years, grabbing 50 goals and 24 assists in his 62 appearances in all competitions.

He is currently competing at the Club World Cup, with his goal against Porto contributing to Inter Miami reaching the knockout stages of the tournament. The MLS side face PSG in the last 16 on Saturday and will surely exit the competition at this stage.

Messi’s long-term future is in doubt as his current Inter Miami contract is due to expire at the end of this year and it remains to be seen what his next move will be ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The Argentina international, who helped his nation win the 2024 World Cup, is likely to retire next year, but he will look to go out with a bang and will need a suitable move to appropriately prepare for next summer’s tournament.

Messi was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia before he joined Inter Miami and a transfer to the Middle East remains on the cards, with reporter Rudy Galetti providing more details for our pals at TEAMtalk.

Al-Hila is considered the “frontrunners” among Middle Eastern teams to capture Messi, who has reportedly been “offered a Cristiano Ronaldo-style blockbuster contract” to leave Inter Miami for the Saudi Pro League.

According to reports, the “eye-watering proposal” for Messi “has been formally presented to Jorge Messi, Leo’s father and longtime agent,” and it “includes a staggering signing-on fee and wages rivaling Ronaldo’s.”

Messi has not yet made up his mind, and his “priority” will probably determine his next course of action. The report also includes:

Having a stable project is Messi’s top priority, at least until the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA. He would prefer to stay put and play in the United States till then, at least for the time being.

There isn’t a definitive decision yet. The parties will get together once more soon to carry on their conversation.