Lionel Messi is in discussions to join Shock Club in anticipation of a potential exit from Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is in discussions to join Shock Club in anticipation of a potential exit from Inter Miami. As his future with Inter Miami remains uncertain,

 

 

 

Lionel Messi has initiated negotiations with a “shock” club. The Barcelona legend has helped elevate the status of football in the United States over the past few years and has earned a substantial amount of money in the process, having joined the Florida-based team in 2023. The finest player of all time transformed Inter Miami from one of the worst

 

 

 

 

teams in MLS to one of the best and led them to their first-ever trophy last season. However, the club has made a substantial decline on the pitch this season, and subsequent to unsuccessful performances in the league and the Club World Cup, there was an increase in online speculation regarding his future. As he prepares for the 2026

 

 

 

 

FIFA World Cup, reports have indicated that Messi is considering the possibility of departing Miami in search of a more formidable team. Presently, it has been disclosed that he is actively engaged in negotiations with an unexpected party and may be travelling there in the near future.Messi has been contemplating his future at Inter Miami, as his contract is set to expire in December.

 

 

 

He is considering the prospect of departing the club in anticipation of the World Cup coming up next summer. One team with which he has been conversing, as reported by the French publication L’Equipe. Messi may join the Saudi Pro League team upon the expiration of his contract later this year, according to the report.

 

 

 

This could result in a reconciliation on the field between the Argentine and his greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Since departing Manchester United in late 2022, the latter has been employed by Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for nearly three years. He has been a sensation in the country, netting goals for enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

Nevertheless, he has yet to return to the club with any silverware, and his prospects would be further exacerbated if Messi were to relocate to Saudi Arabia. If he were to join Al-Ahli, he would form a combination with Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, and Ivan Toney, which would place the club among the favourites to win the Saudi Pro League.