Lionel Messi is set to sign a one-year contract extension at Inter Miami despite concrete interest from the Saudi Pro League. The legendary Argentine winger moved to the MLS outfit from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, scoring 52 goals in 64 appearances since.

Inter Miami are extremely confident of keeping Lionel Messi for at least another year.That's according to Athletic journalist David Ornstein who claims that the Major League Soccer club are not

The MLS side are also in talks with Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who can also potentially affect the future of Messi. Despite the reports, staying in the United States in the same year as the World Cup would make sense for the player, but it would also be crucial for the league itself.