Since his FIFA World Cup triumph last year in Qatar, Argentinian football player Lionel Messi has been focusing on playing for his club Paris Saint-Germain. But with his PSG contract expiring this summer, fans and others alike are eager to learn what the legendary player’s next move will be. One of the biggest questions is if Messi will take the £320 million offer from Al-Hilal FC in Saudi Arabia for the next season. It seems the player has reportedly agreed to accept the deal, one of the most expensive in football history, after weighing on it for over a month according to Spanish outlet El Chiringuito.
#WelcomeMessi to Diriyah, the land of traditions, heritage and history. Leo Messi, his wife Antonella and his sons Mateo and Ciro had an enjoyable tour where they learned about the history of Saudi and met its generous and hospitable people in At-Turaif. pic.twitter.com/vna7y63m2u
— Ahmed Al Khateeb أحمد الخطيب (@AhmedAlKhateeb) May 2, 2023
Messi isn’t a stranger to Saudi since he took on the role of tourism ambassador to Saudi Arabia last year for £25 million a year. Earlier this week, his visit to the country with his family as the ambassador led to his suspension since the trip was unauthorised by PSG.
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Fans were expecting to see him return to Barcelona, and he was also linked to US Major League Soccer club Inter Miami but it appears he has settled on another club instead. Potentially joining him in Riyadh are two of his former Barcelona teammates, Sergio Busquets, who will accept a two-season deal, and Jordi Alba.
Last year, the Middle East was in an uproar when Cristiano Ronaldo took the offer for joining Al-Nassr club for £173 million. The potential move to Al-Hilal would see Messi become one of the highest-paid football players in the world, with the club reportedly willing to offer him a staggering £320m-a-year salary. Another exciting factor for football fans is Messi’s move would result in a reunion with his old rival Ronaldo as both players reignite their competition in the Middle East.
