Inter Miami Not Pursuing Salah-Messi Partnership, Report Says

Despite speculation, the MLS club is not currently in negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:04pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, geometric shapes in vibrant colors representing a soccer match or competition, conceptually illustrating the uncertainty around a potential partnership between Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi.The potential pairing of soccer superstars Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi remains uncertain, as Inter Miami denies pursuing a deal for the Liverpool forward.Atlanta Today

Inter Miami are not currently exploring a deal to sign Mohamed Salah as the Liverpool star prepares to depart the club this summer, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. Salah has been linked with a move to both MLS and the Saudi Pro League, but Romano confirmed that the MLS club is not focusing its efforts on signing the 33-year-old Egyptian international.

Why it matters

The potential pairing of Salah and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami would have created immense fanfare and excitement, but Romano's report pours cold water on those rumors for now. Salah's next move remains uncertain as he prepares to leave Liverpool as a free agent.

The details

Despite reports linking Salah to a move to Inter Miami to potentially team up with Messi, Romano stated that the MLS club is not currently in negotiations to sign the Liverpool star. Salah will be a free agent this summer, meaning clubs can approach him directly with offers rather than going through Liverpool. While the Saudi Pro League remains interested in signing Salah, Romano said Inter Miami is not focusing its efforts on the 33-year-old at this time.

  • On Tuesday, Salah announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
  • MLS commissioner Don Garber expressed interest in seeing Salah play in MLS on Thursday.

The players

Mohamed Salah

A 33-year-old Egyptian international who currently plays for Liverpool and is set to depart the club as a free agent this summer.

Lionel Messi

The Argentine soccer legend who currently plays for Inter Miami in MLS.

Don Garber

The commissioner of Major League Soccer.

Fabrizio Romano

A prominent soccer journalist who reported on Inter Miami's stance regarding Salah.

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What they’re saying

“'Mo Salah is one of the great players in the history of the Premier League ... I'd love to see him in our league. What a great player he would be in MLS, and I think we would provide him with a great platform.'”

— Don Garber, MLS Commissioner

“'Guys, let me clarify this very clearly: Inter Miami are not in negotiations to sign Mo Salah. Despite reports, despite stories, Inter Miami are not focusing their efforts on Mohamed Salah.'”

— Fabrizio Romano

What’s next

Salah will be a free agent this summer, meaning clubs can directly approach him with offers. The Saudi Pro League is expected to continue pursuing Salah, while his next destination remains uncertain.

The takeaway

While the prospect of Salah and Messi teaming up at Inter Miami would have generated immense excitement, the MLS club is not currently in negotiations to sign the Liverpool star. Salah's future remains uncertain as he prepares to depart the Premier League, with the Saudi Pro League likely the frontrunner for his signature.