Inter Miami take the lead in securing Lionel Messi's signing, surpassing his former club Barcelona.
Inter Miami, backed by David Beckham, appear to be leading the race for Lionel Messi's signature, potentially determining his future.
Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, is now leading the race to sign Lionel Messi, the current World Cup champion. Reports suggest that the South Florida-based club has emerged as the top contender for Messi's signature, surpassing formal offers from Saudi Arabia.
While there has been some speculation about a potential return to Barcelona, Messi's preferred destination according to his father, Jorge Messi, the financial instability of the Catalan club makes it uncertain how they could facilitate the return of their all-time leading scorer.
Regarding the offer from Saudi Arabia, Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo reportedly have reservations about settling in the Gulf desert with their three children. This hesitation adds another layer of complexity to the decision-making process.
Jorge Messi stated that his son's decision would be announced publicly by Wednesday at the latest, indicating that a resolution could be reached soon. Despite their interest in returning to Barcelona, there is a lingering distrust of Barca president Joan Laporta, which complicates the possibility of a reunion.
The offer from Saudi Arabia comes at a time when the country's Public Investment Fund has been aggressively pursuing high-profile European footballers with lucrative financial offers. Recent announcements of Real Madrid's Karim Benzema joining Al-Ittihad and Chelsea's N'Golo Kante nearing a transfer to the desert kingdom highlight the allure of these substantial financial incentives.
The fate of Lionel Messi hangs in the balance as Inter Miami emerges as a strong contender for his signature, while Barcelona's financial challenges and the allure of offers from Saudi Arabia create uncertainty and alternative options for the talented Argentine forward.
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