Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal fear Lionel Messi favours Inter Miami, Barcelona transfer?

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and his future is currently up in the air. His contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season, and he is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any club.

 

There are a number of clubs who are interested in signing Messi, including Inter Miami, Barcelona, and Al Hilal. Inter Miami are one of the few MLS clubs who can afford Messi's wages, and they have already made a number of high-profile signings in recent years, including Gonzalo Higuain, Blaise Matuidi, and Rodolfo Pizarro. Messi would be a huge coup for the club, and he would undoubtedly help to raise the profile of MLS around the world.

 A return to Barcelona is also a possibility for Messi. The Argentine has always said that he wants to end his career at the club where he made his name, and he could be tempted to make a move back to Catalonia if Xavi Hernandez is able to convince him that the club is on the right track. 

Al Hilal are still hopeful of signing Messi, but they are now aware that they face stiff competition from Inter Miami and Barcelona. It remains to be seen where Messi will end up playing next season, but it is clear that he will have a number of big clubs to choose from.

Here is a more detailed look at the three clubs who are interested in signing Messi:

Inter Miami: Inter Miami are a Major League Soccer (MLS) club based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The club was founded in 2018 by David Beckham, and they played their first MLS game in 2020. Inter Miami are owned by Beckham's company, Miami Beckham United, and they are backed by a number of wealthy investors, including Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank. Inter Miami are one of the few MLS clubs who can afford Messi's wages, and they have already made a number of high-profile signings in recent years, including Gonzalo Higuain, Blaise Matuidi, and Rodolfo Pizarro. Messi would be a huge coup for the club, and he would undoubtedly help to raise the profile of MLS around the world.

Barcelona: Barcelona is a Spanish professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. The club was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English, and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper. Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in the world, having won 26 La Liga titles, 30 Copa del Rey titles, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, and 3 FIFA Club World Cup titles. Messi has spent his entire professional career at Barcelona, and he has won a staggering 35 trophies with the club. Messi is a Barcelona legend, and he would be welcomed back with open arms if he were to return to the club.

Al Hilal: Al Hilal is a Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh. The club was founded in 1957, and they are one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia, having won 17 Saudi Professional League titles, 6 King Cup titles, and 6 AFC Champions League titles. Al Hilal are also one of the richest clubs in the world, and they are backed by the Saudi Arabian government. Al Hilal are still hopeful of signing Messi, but they are now aware that they face stiff competition from Inter Miami and Barcelona.

It remains to be seen where Messi will end up playing next season, but it is clear that he will have a number of big clubs to choose from.