As his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer, Lionel Messi could join Al Hilal, the rivals of Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays. According to a source close to the negotiations interviewed by ESPN, the probability of Messi joining the Saudi Pro League is now “50-50”.
Advanced discussions for a transfer
Talks between Messi and his advisers began at the end of 2021, and those responsible for the project initially considered it unlikely. However, after talks with the Messi clan in Saudi Arabia last month, that likelihood has increased. Another source told ESPN that the Saudi offer was presented to Messi last week.
Messi’s uncertain future at Paris Saint-Germain
ESPN revealed on Tuesday that the Argentine star would be reluctant to extend his contract at PSG, which expires at the end of the season. Messi had signed a two-year contract from Barcelona in 2021.
A complicated return to Barcelona
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta still wants to repatriate Messi to Spotify Camp Nou. However, the LaLiga leaders are facing financial difficulties, making such a move unlikely.
