“Messi to Al-Hilal: Record-breaking move reunites him with Ronaldo”

• The Argentine superstar’s contract at PSG is running out soon
• Associated with a return to Barcelona
• Messi decided to join Ronaldo in the Middle East

WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has sparked speculation over his future after it was believed he would not sign a new contract at Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. This means that Lionel Messi will be on a free transfer this summer.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The 2022 World Cup winner has been linked with a return to Barcelona, ​​but financial difficulties at Camp Nou have made a move difficult. David Beckham’s MLS club, Inter Miami is also reportedly interested in signing him, but it doesn’t seem to be Messi’s first choice.

AND MORE: AFP reports that Messi has agreed to a move to the Middle East. There has been talk of a £400 million ($505 million) deal poised for him by Al-Hilal – a figure that would see him overtake Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest paid player on the planet.

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WHAT IS NEXT? There have been other reports of Messi’s interest in a move to the Middle East – with a recent trip to Saudi Arabia costing him a suspension from PSG – but the 35-year-old appears to have made up his mind against Al-Nassar star Ronaldo as the right call for him.