Lionel Messi Move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal Fixed: Report

The French news agency “AFP” reports that Lionel Messi’s move to Saudi Arabia is fixed.

The Argentine world footballer will therefore wear Al-Hilal’s jersey in the coming season. The information is said to come from a source close to the negotiations. Messi can leave Paris St. Germain on a free transfer in the summer and appears to be following big money.

According to reports, the 35-year-old superstar has a whopping €400 million annual salary in store.

Messi already has connections to Saudi Arabia as ambassador for the tourism authority. Most recently, he made headlines with a short trip with his family, which even led to a temporary ban from PSG.

In the coming season, the eternal duel between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who is under contract with Al-Nassr, could continue. However: CR7 should not be really happy and could say goodbye again. There are also other sources who write that Messi will only really make a decision about the future after the Ligue 1 season is over.

Update: The French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” provides further details on the possible transfer. Accordingly, Messi had actually given the Saudis a preliminary commitment, but had not signed anything yet. This will only happen after the end of the season. A two-year contract (with an option) with a total salary of 500 to 600 million euros is in the air. Messi deliberately leaves a back door for a return to Barça, which, however, has financial problems to be able to afford the magic flea. Should he move to Saudi Arabia, he also wants to include a clause that allows him to leave the club at any time.