The past few weeks have been InterMiami have made a significant effort to reshape their roster ahead of 2026 Major League Football season. However, one of Lionel Messi‘s teammates could leave amid interest from two European clubs.
“Inter Miami defender Noah Allen is a player on the radar in Europe,” MLS insider Tom Bogert said in a message on Wednesday Xformerly known as Tweet. “No bids yet, but one to keep an eye on over the next twelve months.”
As for the clubs interested in a potential move for the young defender, the report specifically mentions two sides. “Controlled by a number of clubs, including Gent and Panathinaikos,” Bogert added.
The latter seems to be a particularly useful option for Allen given his personal background. While he was born in the United States – on April 28, 2004, in Pembroke Pines, Florida – he is of Greek descent. Allen, 21, has started all five matches for Greece U-21s in European Championship qualifying. Ahead of their senior debut,,” the report said.
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Noah Allen after scoring a goal.
Could these be interesting challenges for Allen?
While it’s clear that European football represents a step up from MLS, the clubs mentioned as potential destinations for Noah Allen don’t necessarily offer a clear sporting upgrade. The Belgian and Greek leagues are not among the strongest in Europe and could fall below that InterMiami currently offering from a competitive perspective.
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Ghent is currently eighth in the competition Belgian Pro League standings, 16 points behind the leaders Union Saint-Gillesand are not currently participating in continental tournaments.
Panathinaikos, on the other hand, presents a more nuanced option. They are one of the most historic clubs in the Super League Greecealthough they are currently fifth in the standings and well behind the leaders Olympiacos. However, the club is participating in the period 2025-2026 UEFA Europa Leaguewhere they currently occupy a play-off position.
Allen has been a valuable player for Inter Miami
Since his debut in February 2022, Noah Allen has steadily grown in importance, eventually becoming a reliable piece for a head coach Javier Mascherano during the club’s title run in the 2025 MLS season.
Last year, Allen played in 47 games for the Herons in Major League Soccer, the League Cupthe CONCACAF Champions Cupand the FIFA Club World Cup. His versatility – he can play as a left back or a central defender – made him an important depth player for the team, to the point that he finished the season as a starter alongside Maximilian Valkincluding the final against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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