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Transfer News: Messi Could Join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia in a Surprise Move

Published by Tope Fakinlede on July 8th, 2025.

Transfer News: Messi Could Join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia in a Surprise Move

In a surprising development, Lionel Messi is reportedly in discussions with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli regarding a potential transfer later this year.

Should the deal materialize, it would reunite Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the same league, reigniting their iconic rivalry—this time in the Middle East. Ronaldo recently extended his stay with Al-Nassr, signing a fresh two-year contract.

Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, is under contract until December 2025. However, with no confirmation of an extension on the horizon, speculation about his future has intensified.

French outlet L’Équipe reports that Al-Ahli have been actively pursuing the 38-year-old for several weeks, hoping to lure the World Cup winner to the Saudi Prologue.