They wanted to arrange Lionel Messi for Galatasaray from the USA,” Tüzemen told A Spor. “Messi says that the tempo in the American league is too demanding for him and he does not want to go to the World Cup injured. It remains unclear whether Messi would be willing to play the away leg against the Serie A side if the deal materialises. While Messi guided Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title in 2025, Osimhen powered Galatasaray to a domestic double in the 2024/25 season, scoring 37 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions. Will we see Messi wearing the Galatasaray shirt one day?

Source: Punch February 04, 2026 10:14 UTC