A delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived in Paris to meet with Argentine striker Lionel Messi. This was reported on Twitter by journalist Matteo Moretto.
According to the source, the delegation arrived to sign the striker. The Saudis hope to close the deal within the next 48 hours.
Previously reportedAmerican club Inter Miami reportedly made an official offer to Lionel Messi.
Earlier, Sport.es reported that Saudi club Al-Hilal plans to announce Messi’s transfer on June 6. According to the source, the Saudi Arabian team has already agreed to sign Messi, who won the world championship in December 2022 as part of the Argentina national team.
On May 3, Messi played his last match as part of the French PSG and took the field against Clermont in the 38th round of the French championship. Messi’s contract with the Parisians expires at the end of June this year. He transferred to PSG in 2021. Prior to that, the striker played for Barcelona throughout his career.
It is worth noting that the option to return the Argentinean to the Catalan club is also available.