The chances of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Lionel Messi reigniting his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo by moving to Saudi Arabia are increasingly unlikely, according to Spanish sports daily Marca.
The Argentine icon faces an uncertain future with Les Parisiens as his contract with them expires in June. According to RMC Sport, he is leaning towards leaving the club this summer.
Without a doubt, Messi will not lack options if he leaves the Parque de los PrÃncipes team. Barcelona are reportedly keen to re-sign him, having reluctantly let him go in 2021. However, his financial constraints could become an obstacle.
A transfer to the United States is also an option for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. The Independent recently reported that Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami is prepared to offer Messi an equity stake in the club to convince him to join the club. they.
Meanwhile, Messi could become the world’s highest-paid player if he agrees to move to Saudi Arabia. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he received a huge offer of 400 million euros per year from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian government.
A transfer to Al-Hilal could see the 35-year-old reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who plies his trade at Al-Nassr. However, the Saudis are increasingly pessimistic about their chances of signing the left-handed maestro, according to the aforementioned source.
While no other club could match the salaries on offer, Messi’s decision is not expected to be driven by the money involved. Therefore, it is unlikely that the club from Saudi Arabia will be able to attract the striker to the Middle East. However, the PSG superstar could become Saudi Arabia’s ambassador and help his bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Barcelona will hope to find the funds to bring the Argentine back to the Camp Nou. Meanwhile, the possibility of the player staying in Paris beyond this season cannot be ruled out either.
Lionel Messi’s PSG teammate could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
With a deal for Lionel Messi increasingly unlikely, clubs in Saudi Arabia are turning their attention to other big-name players. Among the players on the wish list is PSG defender Sergio Ramos.
Like Lionel Messi, Ramos also faces an uncertain future with Les Parisiens as his contract expires in June. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is optimistic about taking advantage of the situation to convince the Spaniard to join them, according to Marca.