Galatasaray are reportedly preparing an audacious four-month loan move for Lionel Messi during Major League Soccerโs offseason โ a sensational plan that could see the Argentine icon grace the Sรผper Lig before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to Turkish publication Fotomaรง, the Istanbul powerhouse aims to lure Messi to RAMS Park between January and April 2026 to keep him sharp ahead of Argentinaโs World Cup title defense in North America.
The report, written by seasoned journalist and Fotomaรง editor-in-chief Zeki Uzundurukan, claims that Galatasaray have been โclosely monitoringโ Messiโs situation and that informal contact has already been made with his entourage.
Uzundurukan, known for accurate transfer scoops involving Sรผper Lig clubs, described the pursuit as a โonce-in-a-generation opportunityโ that would elevate Turkish footballโs global stature.
Club executives reportedly believe the eight-time Ballon dโOr winner embodies the perfect combination of prestige, professionalism and competitive fire to propel Galatasara
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