Messi Drowning in Saudi Offer Sparks Global Debate Over His Next Move
Saudi club Al-Hilal reportedly presented Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi with a two-year package valued at 1.2 billion euros. If accepted, Messi would reportedly earn about 600 million euros each year, a figure that dwarfs the salary of Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, another Saudi club that has drawn attention for big-money signings.
According to confidants close to the player, Messi’s father and longtime adviser, Jorge Messi, has been privy to Al-Hilal’s overture and is said to have given the bid serious consideration. Yet the decision on which club to join remains unsettled, with the football legend himself yet to make a definitive public commitment about his future team.
The Argentine forward’s journey already includes a notable move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021, with his PSG contract set to expire in June 2023. The ongoing conversations involve several prominent clubs, including Inter Miami in the United States and Barcelona in his home country, while reports from Ole Argentina have hinted at a potential pathway to the English Premier League as another possibility for Messi.
Speculation surrounding Messi’s next steps has stirred conversation across the football world. Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has weighed in on factors that could influence a potential return to the Catalan club, highlighting how the decision would be influenced by the player’s goals, family considerations, and the project offered by any prospective employer. This development underscores the shifting landscape of elite football, where top talents often hold multiple lucrative offers and must weigh competitive playtime, competing ambitions, and lifestyle factors when choosing their next chapter. (Attribution: Ole Argentina; sources close to the situation; internal discussions within clubs and management teams)