Messi and Salah together? Inter Miami's bold plan for the 'Pharaoh'

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·26 March 2026

Messi and Salah together? Inter Miami's bold plan for the 'Pharaoh'

Mohamed Salah’s announcement confirming his departure from Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season has shaken up the European transfer market. Although he renewed his contract until 2027 last year, the club and the player reached a mutual agreement to allow his exit in June 2026, when he will become a free agent.

Inter Miami and the “Designated Players” challenge

Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham and home to Lionel Messi, has emerged as one of the most ambitious destinations for the “Pharaoh.” However, the MLS franchise faces a critical regulatory obstacle:

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Designated Player (DP) slots: The club currently has all of its Designated Player spots filled, which allow teams to exceed the league’s salary cap for elite stars.
Necessary reshuffle: To complete Salah’s signing, the Florida side would need to carry out a major squad restructuring this summer, freeing up at least one “franchise player” spot.

Competition from Saudi Arabia

Despite the American interest, Inter Miami will have to compete with astronomical offers from the Saudi Pro League:

Al Ittihad: The Saudi club has revived its long-standing interest in the Egyptian. Previous reports indicated that Salah’s agent has already held talks with the team. Al-Hilal: It is also positioning itself as one of the main contenders to bring the forward to the Arab league.

Salah’s legacy at Liverpool

The forward will leave Anfield after nine seasons, having scored 255 goals in 435 matches, which places him as the club’s third-highest scorer of all time. During his time there, he helped the “Reds” win eight major trophies, including the 2019 Champions League and two Premier League titles.

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