BREAKING NEWS: Congratulations – Lionel Messi to join Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray? Full Report
Turkish media claim Lionel Messi may join Galatasaray on a 4-month loan to link up with Victor Osimhen, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. No official deal confirmed yet.
In a truly stunning and ambitious development that has set the transfer rumour mill ablaze, Galatasaray are reportedly exploring a sensational short-term loan deal for Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi.
Following their recent headline-making acquisitions, including Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, the Turkish giants have now set their sights on the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, whose MLS season with Inter Miami has concluded.
According to a report circulating from Turkish outlet mynet, Galatasaray are seriously considering a temporary move for the Argentine legend to cover the MLS off-season break.
€10 Million for a Four-Month Blockbuster?
The explosive rumour details a potential blockbuster transfer: “Messi could come to Galatasaray for a four-month period,” with Galatasaray’s scouts allegedly having monitored the situation for a considerable time.
Lionel Messi scored 2 goals and assisted 1 as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 4-0 at home.
Crucially, the report claims the proposed deal could see Messi earn around €10 million for the short spell, an amount Galatasaray executives have reportedly indicated they can pay. This kind of financial commitment show the sheer ambition of the Turkish club.
The news has ignited a firestorm of excitement among the Galatasaray faithful, who have flooded social media with their reactions:
Lionel Messi 🔜 Galatasaray
Yakıştı mı? 🤩 pic.twitter.com/AvPADjLcHV
— mackolik (@mackolik) November 5, 2025
“Congratulations Osimhen,” one fan commented, dreaming of the perfect striking partnership.
Others, however, sounded a note of caution, referencing the club’s current star Mauro Icardi: “This does not happen… Because there is Icardi… And Messi is the main reason why Icardi could not go to the Argentine National Team…”
However, it must be stressed that these claims are currently unsubstantiated rumours. Major football news sources have previously indicated that Messi and his team are not considering any short-term loan moves to Europe or Saudi Arabia during the MLS off-season, with the plan being to rest before Inter Miami’s 2024 pre-season.
While the prospect of Messi linking up with Osimhen, who has been likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Didier Drogba, in the Turkish Super Lig is an electrifying thought, fans should treat this rumour with extreme caution until any official confirmation emerges.