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- 22 June
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CONFIRMED: Lionel Messi signs for Inter Miami.
Inter Miami beats Barcelona to sign Lionel Messi. The striker leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Lionel Messi moving to Barcelona.
CONFIRMED: Lionel Messi signs for Inter Miami
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Lionel Messi's transfer to Barcelona, as reports suggest a 76% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Barcelona has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Lionel Messi.
- Barcelona has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Lionel Messi (38).
- Barcelona has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Lionel Messi.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Lamine Yamal, Raphinha)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Lamine Yamal, Raphinha)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Lamine Yamal, Raphinha)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Lamine Yamal, Vitor Roque)
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Alternatives of Barcelona
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
74.0
82.3
|
Morgan Rogers |
 A. Villa
|
€72.4M |
|
73.7
73.7
|
James Maddison |
 Tottenham
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€37.3M |
|
73.6
77.2
|
Romano Schmid |
 Bremen
|
€14.3M |
|
72.6
81.5
|
Julio Enciso |
 Strasbourg
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€25.5M |
|
72.2
72.2
|
Ángel Correa |
 Tigres
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€6.3M |
|
72.2
86.9
|
Tom Bischof |
 Bayern
|
€46.8M |
|
72.0
77.1
|
Tiago Tomás |
 Stuttgart
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€19M |
|
71.8
84.6
|
Nico Paz |
 Como
|
€64.6M |
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| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Chevalier | 10-06-2026 | Report | |
| Marc Cucurella | 03-06-2026 | Report | |
| Anthony Gordon | 27-05-2026 | Report | |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 11-05-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley Fofana | 08-05-2026 | Report | |
| João Pedro | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Rafael Leão | 13-04-2026 | Report | |
| Karim Adeyemi | 03-04-2026 | Report |
Lionel Messi
F (CR)
Skill: 70.5
Pot: 70.5
Team
Inter Miami
Inter Miami
Contracted Until
31 Dec 28
ETV
€14.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€12.8M – €15.6M
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Who is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi (ARG) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is 38 years old (1987/06/24) and he is 170cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 30. Lionel Messi has also been used as a mobile striker, an advanced playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
Lionel Messi's current transfer value is between €12.8M and €15.6M. His last transfer was from PSG to Inter Miami in 2023. Inter Miami got Lionel Messi for free.
Lionel Messi latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
