Foreign media: Jeddah nationals want to sign Messi, but he is expected to renew his contract with Miami until after the 2026 World Cup

Foreign media "givemesport" reported Messi's trends. Although the interests of Jeddah citizens are very clear, the 38-year-old Messi is expected to renew his contract with Miami International.

Messi's current contract will expire in December this year, but Miami International has always believed that Messi will stay at least until the end of the 2026 American League season, during which the team will move into the new home court: Liberty Park Stadium.

Jorge Mass, one of Miami International's bosses, said in an interview in December last year: "I am very confident that Messi will stay. He will open our new home game in 2026. I will find a time to talk to Messi in the offseason. As long as he is in good health, I will be confident in his game."

Messi left Paris to join Miami International in the summer of 2023, when Riyadh Crescent tried hard to sign Messi. Saudi Arabia, who participated in the negotiations, has even prepared private jets and official announcement videos, but they learned that Messi is more inclined toward Miami International.

Two years later, Saudi Arabia's interest in Messi remains undiminished. Now, Jeddah Nationals enjoy priority in the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) clubs, and they are considered the most likely team to sign Messi.

In addition, Real Madrid star Vinicius is also one of the goals that Saudi team is concerned about. Although the player himself expressed his desire to stay at the Bernabeu, the Jeddah nationals may still try to introduce him this summer. Moreover, although the parties have conducted in-depth negotiations, Vinicius has not signed a new contract yet, and the Jeddah nationals are still paying close attention to his situation.

Although Saudi Arabia has strong interest, Miami International is expected to keep Messi until after the 2026 World Cup. Since joining in 2023, Messi has scored 34 goals in 42 MFA games. This season, he has scored 12 goals and contributed 6 assists in 14 league games. In the second round of this Club World Cup group stage, Messi scored a free kick in Miami International's 2-1 victory over Porto, helping the team finally advance to the last 16 of the Club World Cup.