«Inter Miami» is ready to release their star player Lionel Messi for a few months to Turkey’s «Galatasaray,» reports madrid-barcelona.com.
Lionel MessiAccording to the source, the Istanbul club plans to loan the 38-year-old forward for four months, taking advantage of the winter break in MLS.
In Turkey, they’re willing to fully cover Messi’s salary, and «Inter» is ready to let Messi go on the condition that the deal does not affect the Argentine’s physical condition before the new season. Messi will need match practice before the 2026 World Cup, which starts on June 11 next year.
The MLS season will end at the end of the year, and the new one will start only in March. The veteran can use this break to play again in Europe and maintain form before the World Cup.
«Galatasaray» is confidently leading the Turkish Super League this season and has nine points out of a possible 12 in the main round of the Champions League.
