Lionel Messi, getty images November 6, 2025, 4:45 p.m

The leader of the Turkish championship Istanbul Galatasaray intends to loan Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi. This was reported by the Spanish publication El Mundo Deportivo.

According to the source, the Turkish club wants to sign a four-month lease with the Argentine.

The MLS season ends at the beginning of December. After that, there will be a long break until March 2026. The “Lions” want to convince the Argentine, motivating the transfer by the fact that with a long break in official matches, Messi will have difficulty preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

Leo Messi played 38 matches for Inter Miami this season, scoring 35 goals and providing 18 assists.