Lionel Messi leaving Paris Saint Germain and considering offers from Al-Hilal and other clubs

For Lionel Messi Paris is already history after two years. The Argentine world champion becomes the French champion Paris Saint Germain leave after the season. “I’ve had the privilege of coaching the best player in football history. His last game at the Parc des Princes will be on Saturday. I hope he will be welcomed in the best way,” said the PSG coach Christophe Galtier with a view to the league final on Saturday (9 p.m. on DAZN) against Clermont Foot Auvergne 63.

The 35-year-old has always been available this year and has been an important part of the team. Messi has always put himself at the service of the team, said Galtier, who described the sometimes clear criticism of the exceptional kicker as unjustified. In early May, Messi was away from PSG for an undisclosed trip Saudi Arabian been suspended.

As in 2021, when Messi after 16 years as a professional FC Barcelona moved to Paris, the seven-time world footballer is free. Where he goes is still open. He is expected to announce his decision in the next few days. But it’s entirely possible that Messi, like Portugal Cristiano Ronaldomoves to Saudi Arabia and makes another checkout there.

Although Messi would disappear into international insignificance around half a year after the greatest triumph of his unique career, his possible contract in the controversial kingdom should clearly exceed that of his long-time rival Ronaldo: according to media reports, the offer should come from the Saudi first division club Al-Hilal between more than 300 million and 400 million euros per year. As Saudi Arabia’s tourism ambassador, Messi had already been improving his lavish covers for some time.

His former club Barça are also hoping for Messi’s return, but the heavily indebted Spanish champions are not an option, according to Spanish media. In addition to the offer from Al-Hilal, there should also be offers from other clubs.

On Monday, Barça had coaches Xavi Hernandez reveal that he wanted to speak to Messi and to the club boss John Laporta push for a return. Two years ago, heavily indebted FC Barcelona simply could not afford Messi anymore. In tears, he said goodbye to the club of his life after 21 years to move to Paris Saint-Germain. It was recently said that Barça could not give Messi any guarantees. (dpa)