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Fantastic? The local super giants are planning a shocking operation and want to loan Messi for three months on a short-term basis

12:51pm, 7 November 2025Football

According to the latest news from Turkey's well-known sports media "Fotomac", Turkish Super League giant Galatasaray is planning to introduce Argentine football champion Lionel Messi on loan during the Major League Soccer League (MLS) offseason. The loan period is expected to be three months.

It is reported that Galatasaray is willing to bear all of Messi's salary during this period and has been preparing for this for a long time. Club executives believe that if they can successfully sign the 38-year-old football legend, even if it is only a short-term cooperation, it will become one of the most sensational signings in the history of the club.

Sources revealed that Galatasaray began to pay close attention to Messi's movements a few weeks ago. With Inter Miami officially ending this season, Messi is about to enter a months-long break, which is regarded by Turkey as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Currently, Galatasaray remains undefeated in the Turkish Super League and tops the standings. It is also struggling to qualify for the Champions League group stage. The club's management believes that Messi's joining will not only greatly improve the team's competitive level, but will also bring huge commercial value and global attention, further consolidating Galatasaray's position in European football.

However, this transaction faces considerable resistance. MLS has always discouraged its stars from joining other professional clubs during the offseason, especially a core figure like Messi who is regarded as the "face" of the league. In addition, it is still unknown whether Messi himself is willing to return to high-intensity competition during a short vacation.

Nonetheless, Galatasaray has a positive attitude and is ready to formally submit a loan offer to Inter Miami in the near future. If all goes well, Messi is expected to wear the Galatasaray shirt from December this year and play until March next year - this may create one of the most topical "short-term contracts" in football history.

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