According to the AFP social network, the transfer of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has been decided.
According to the news of the agency, the football player, whose contract with the French Paris Saint-Germain expired, accepted a very generous offer from the club.
It was previously reported that Al-Hilal should also fill in Messi’s two former partners at Barcelona: defender Jordi Alba and midfielder Sergio Busquets.
In August 2021 the Argentine moved to PSG after playing for Barcelona for many years in the Spanish Championship. The striker’s contract with the Ligue 1 club runs until June 2023.
According to L’Équipe, Al-Hilal offered Messi a 600m-euro deal for two seasons. Media also reported that the Argentine is considering returning to Barcelona, as well as moving to the United States and playing for the MLS Inter Miami team.
Former Argentina captain Lionel Messi recognized Winner of the Laureus World Sports Awards in the “Best Athlete” category. The award, which is unofficially called the “Oscar” for the sport, was also awarded the “Best Team of the Year” award by the Argentina national football team.