Lionel Messi has been in direct talks with Abdullah Hamad, the director of the Saudi Pro League, about a potential move. Al Ahli, the reigning champions of the Asian Champions League, are keen to sign Messi. In summer 2023, a salary offer ranging from 500 to 600 million Euros, spread over two years, was considered when Messi opted to move to Miami instead.

Al-Ahli has started discussions with Lionel Messi's entourage and appears ready to use significant financial resources to convince him to join. This comes as Messi's contract with Inter Miami is set to expire in December. The interest from Al-Ahli is reported by L'Equipe.

Saudi Arabia has made a huge proposal to Lionel Messi to join the Saudi Pro League. Messi has received an important offer that would make him the highest paid player in the world. Talks have taken place between Saudi Pro League officials and Jorge Messi, his father. A signing bonus of 300 million euros is reportedly offered. If an agreement is reached, Al-Ahli is one of the clubs that could acquire Messi.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are once again attempting to lure Lionel Messi to the Middle East and have opened talks with his representatives over a potential move from Inter Miami. It's not yet known which of PIF’s four clubs—Al Ahli, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr— he would be lined up to join. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 20 million euros.