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

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·26 Maret 2026

Messi and Salah together? Inter Miami's plan for the Egyptian '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 departure in June 2026, making him 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 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 team 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 seen 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 all-time top scorer. During his time there, he helped the “Reds” win eight major trophies, including the 2019 Champions League and two Premier League titles.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.