06.12.2024 17:51
Galatasaray's scouting team has prepared a transfer report regarding players whose contracts will expire in 2025. The most notable name in this report is Lionel Messi. It was mentioned that Messi wants to play in the 2026 World Cup and, therefore, he might consider playing one season in Europe after his contract ends in 2025. It was suggested that Galatasaray could take advantage of this opportunity.
Super League giant Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk requested a report regarding players whose contracts will expire at the end of the 2025 season. The most interesting player mentioned in this report was Lionel Messi.
HE WANTS TO PLAY IN THE WORLD CUP
According to a report in Fotospor, the prepared report mentioned that the 37-year-old player, who plays for Inter Miami, wants to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It was noted that Inter Miami is preparing a new contract for the Argentine player, whose contract will expire on December 31, 2025. A long detail was also provided.
Lionel Messi believes that if he continues to play in the MLS, he will not be physically and mentally ready for the World Cup. This is because the MLS is far from the level of intensity of the Champions League or any league in Europe. It is more focused on entertainment.
For this reason, he may want to play one season in Europe before the 2026 World Cup. He might be able to convince Inter Miami to agree to this.
Many players who previously played in the MLS, such as Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, David Beckham, Kaka Leite, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Thierry Henry, returned to Europe to participate in a major tournament or to be part of the World Cup.
It was mentioned that Galatasaray could pursue these conditions, and of course, FC Barcelona would be the first choice in such a situation, with Europe's giants likely circling around Messi. There was talk of the possibility that he would prefer to play continuously and choose a country with a medium level of difficulty.