Sergi Roberto eyes MLS move to reunite with Lionel Messi

Sergi Roberto declined a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadisiyah, citing personal reasons, despite their aspirations for promotion to the Saudi Pro League.

Sergi Roberto Willing To Reunite With Messi In Mls
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According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Sergi Roberto was approached by Al-Qadisiyah, a Saudi Arabian second division team, with a tempting offer. However, the Spanish international purportedly declined the proposal. Al-Qadisiyah, aspiring for promotion to the Saudi Pro League next season, had ambitious plans to recruit the versatile Barcelona player, yet he declined, citing personal reasons.

Roberto’s existing contract with Barcelona is set to expire in the summer. Although Xavi had previously advocated for the player’s contract extension, with the Blaugrana manager departing the club at the season’s end, it appears unlikely that the 32-year-old will ink a new deal.

Following the signings of former Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez, in addition to Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer club Inter Miami reportedly seeks to include Roberto in their squad, as per numerous reports. The player himself has also expressed a desire to eventually join MLS.

The Barcelona captain is scheduled to be in action next on Sunday, as Xavi’s team prepares to face Athletic Club in a crucial La Liga match.

Sergi Roberto

Sergi Roberto Carnicer

Midfielder

SpainSpain

Age: 33

178 cm

68 kg

Season 2024/2025
Played 11 18 Missed
Minutes 631 57.4 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 1 0.1 Avg
Attempt 5 0.5 Avg
Passes 429 39.072.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.3 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 6 times for 357 minutes for La Liga.

Sergi Roberto  scored 3 goals for FC Barcelona. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in La Liga. In the last match FC Barcelona won 4-0 against Getafe.

FC Barcelona performance and stats

FC Barcelona

Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Rank 2nd
Win 18
Draw 3
Loss 5
Goals 71-25
Diff 46
Rank 2nd
Win 6
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 28-13
Diff 15

FC Barcelona is currently 3rd in the La Liga with 57 points.

In the last 26 games, it has won 17 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, FC Barcelona won 4-0 against Getafe.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 56 goals and conceding 34.​

Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

Forwarder

ArgentinaArgentina

Age: 38

170 cm

72 kg

Season 2025
Played 1 2 Missed
Minutes 90 90.0 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 2 2.0 Avg
Attempt 11 11.0 Avg
Passes 51 51.083.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 1.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total twice for 180 minutes for Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami drew 1-1 against LA Galaxy.

Inter Miami performance and stats

Inter Miami

Manager: Javier Mascherano
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 1
Loss 0
Goals 7-3
Diff 4

Inter Miami is currently 1st in the Major League Soccer with 4 points.

In the last 2 games, it has won once and drawn once. In its last match, Inter Miami drawn 1-1 against LA Galaxy.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 3 goals and conceding 1.​