In a major development, sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will be gracing the football fields of Saudi Arabia in the upcoming season. While the source chose to remain anonymous and refrained from disclosing the name of the club, it was confirmed that Messi’s move to the oil-rich nation is a “done deal.” The reported contract has been described as extraordinary and colossal, with only a few minor details left to be finalized.
Upon receiving comments regarding this news, Messi’s current club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), mentioned that the player remains under contract until the end of June. A PSG insider further noted that if there were intentions to extend Messi’s contract, such negotiations would have been concluded earlier.
This revelation comes shortly after Messi, a 35-year-old FIFA World Cup winner, faced suspension from his Qatari-owned PSG team due to an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia, where he serves as a tourism ambassador. It appears that Messi’s imminent arrival in the kingdom follows the footsteps of his long-time rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who earlier this year joined Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in a groundbreaking deal.
According to reports, Ronaldo’s contract, set to run until June 2025, surpasses a staggering sum of 400 million euros, solidifying his position as the highest-paid athlete worldwide, as stated by Forbes.
The forthcoming move of Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia undoubtedly marks a significant shift in the football landscape, bringing together two of the sport’s most iconic figures in one league. Fans and pundits alike eagerly anticipate witnessing the magic and competition that will unfold as these legendary players grace the Saudi football arenas in the upcoming season.
