Galatasaray dreams big: sees Lionel Messi's signing as very possible

The president of Galatasaray claims that there are many real possibilities of signing Messi.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 9 Nov 2025 | 23.00
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Galatasaray dreams big: considers the signing of Lionel Messi very possible.
Galatasaray dreams big: considers the signing of Lionel Messi very possible.

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Messi is back in the headlines. Galatasaray has surprised the football world by stating that they see a real possibility of the Argentinean arriving in Turkey.

The words of the club's president, Dursun Özbek, have sparked great excitement among the fans.

The top official of Galatasaray openly discussed the possibility of bringing Messi, currently a player of Inter Miami. "Messi, you say? Galatasaray has reached a point where even such questions are possible," said Özbek. With this statement, the chairman made it clear that the club is in a solid financial position and can dream of a signing of this magnitude.

Messi Could Arrive on Loan from Inter Miami

The key to this potential operation lies in the well-known "Beckham Law," which allows MLS players to be loaned to other clubs during the U.S. league's offseason. This opens the door for Messi to temporarily join Galatasaray without breaking his contract with Inter Miami.

The president himself explained that the club has worked in recent years to stabilize its finances and build a competitive squad. "We've maintained the backbone of a team that won three consecutive championships. Everything we do aligns with our financial capacity. That's why now they can ask for Messi," Özbek affirmed.

Messi's Signing Excites Turkey

In Istanbul, Messi's potential arrival has caused a real stir. Galatasaray has not confirmed direct contacts, but the president's statements have been taken as a clear signal that the club is gearing up to try. The operation would not be easy, but the enthusiasm is evident.

Sources close to Messi's circle assure that the player is focused on his time with Inter Miami, although he wouldn't be averse to a temporary loan to stay fit during the MLS offseason. This option has been used in the past with other players who played in the United States.

A Historic Opportunity for Galatasaray

Galatasaray considers itself prepared to face a challenge of this magnitude. The Turkish club aims to continue growing both on and off the field, and a signing like Messi's would be a huge step toward that goal. It would also allow Turkish football to gain international prominence.

Galatasaray's sports project is based on maintaining a strong group and adding players who raise the overall quality of the team. Incorporating Messi would be the culmination of several years of work to regain the club's European prestige.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami has not commented on this possibility, although there is a good relationship between the American club and several European entities, which could facilitate negotiations if the idea takes shape.

Galatasaray has shown that it is not afraid to dream big. Its president asserts that the financial conditions are stable, and the club is in a position to aspire to a name as big as Messi's. Although nothing is finalized yet, hope is growing in Istanbul.

For now, Messi's future remains in the hands of Inter Miami, but the words of Galatasaray's president make it clear that the Turkish club is not content with watching from afar: it wants to attempt a historic move. If it materializes, it would be one of the major coups in the international market.

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