Lionel Messi's Blockbuster Move: Saudi Delegation in Paris to Finalize €1.2 Billion Deal Reports suggest that a Saudi delegation has landed in Paris with the aim of securing the signing of Lionel Messi, who is set to become a free agent soon.
The past weekend witnessed significant developments surrounding the 35-year-old football superstar, who is expected to leave his current club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), when his contract expires on June 30.
According to SPORT, Al-Hilal sources revealed their hopes of officially announcing Messi's acquisition on June 6.
In a confirmation to ESPN, Messi himself stated his departure from PSG before the club released an official statement.
The Argentine maestro played his final match for the Qatari-backed team on Saturday evening, and despite his exceptional career, faced some pockets of the Parc des Princes crowd's disapproval for missing a close-range chance in a surprising 3-2 defeat to Clermont Foot.
Messi's Future Hangs in the Balance: Saudi Delegation in Paris as Transfer Talks Intensify Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, had previously stated that a decision regarding his son's future would be made after the conclusion of the Ligue 1 season, which ended recently.
Contrary to reports from El Chiringuito and the AFP, Jorge Messi denied that Lionel had accepted a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal.
However, according to Relevo, a Saudi delegation has now arrived in Paris on Sunday to finalize Messi's transfer.
While FC Barcelona remains Messi's preferred destination, there have been delays in La Liga approving Barcelona's financial viability plan.
On the other hand, sources reported by Footmercato claim that the Messi family has accepted a staggering €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) offer from Al-Hilal for a two-season contract.
Record-Breaking Offer: Messi's Potential Salary Could Surpass Ronaldo's, Making Him the World's Highest-Paid Athlete Reports suggest that Lionel Messi has been offered an astonishing salary ranging from €350 to 600 million ($375 to 642 million) per year. If this offer is accurate and accepted, Messi would surpass Cristiano Ronaldo and claim the top spot on Forbes' list of the World's Highest-Paid Athletes in the upcoming edition.
In 2023, Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr from Manchester United allowed him to secure first place on the list, narrowly surpassing Messi. Ronaldo earned $136 million, while the Qatar 2022 champion accumulated $130 million.
Wherever Messi ultimately decides to go, it is anticipated that he will make a decision on his future within the next 48 hours, as shared by former SPORT and Relevo journalist, Toni Juanmarti.
0 Comments