Renowned footballer Lionel Messi is reportedly turning down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia and is poised to sign with Major League Soccer team Inter Miami as a free agent, as reported by the BBC.
Having recently departed from Paris Saint-Germain, the 35-year-old Argentine superstar is currently available on the open market. While a return to Barcelona has been speculated, the financial fair play regulations in LaLiga have constrained the Spanish champions.
If the deal with Inter Miami is finalized, Messi will be venturing outside of Europe for the first time since his enrollment in Barcelona’s academy at the age of 13. Additionally, there have been substantial links connecting Messi to a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, which has already presented a formal offer.
Inter Miami, co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, who himself made a pioneering move to the United States to play in Major League Soccer, appears to be the frontrunner in securing the services of the iconic footballer.
