With a Barcelona return failing to materialise, he had the straight choice between Inter Miami or Al-Hilal. He was heavily tipped to be favouring a move to Saudi Arabia, where he would have joined Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the league in a deal that could not be matched financially. But Messi was ultimately tempted to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami for a variety of reasons including lifestyle, and a deal with big brands that extends beyond football. He already owns a house in Miami, which he rents out.
