Lionel Messi Transfer: Cristiano Ronaldo was recently named the highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes. However, that could be soon changed if Lionel Messi accepts the offer from Saudi Arabia. According to reports, Messi will be earning around £434m/$548m per season if he joins Al Hilal, which is almost double of what Ronaldo is being paid at Al Nassr. Follow All Football LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al Nassr after the Qatar World Cup. The transfer made him the highest-paid athlete in the world as he reportedly earned around 200 million dollars a year.
Lionel Messi, who is in his last few months of contract at PSG, is admired by Saudi club Al Hilal. The ludicrous deal might see Messi joining the Saudi club for free next summer. However, amidst all the rumors, his father and agent, Jorge denied the fact that Messi has agreed to terms to join the Saudi club. The Argentinian is close to Saudi Arabia and is Tourist ambassador of the country.
Which Team Lionel Messi Be Joining Next Season
Messi’s contract at PSG will end this summer and a renewal seems very unlikely. His former club Barcelona is working hard on bringing him back to Camp Nou, but their financial situation is still a barrier to that. If Messi joins Barcelona, he will be paid have to take a salary cut of almost 50-60%.
🚨 Nothing has changed regarding Leo Messi. Barcelona still hope to sign him this summer.
— MD pic.twitter.com/89ml9jeGLC
— FC Barcelona Fans Nation (@fcbfn_live) May 10, 2023
Earlier, Messi was also linked to MLS, joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami. However, after Saudi’s club interest, the rumors took a back seat.
However, amidst all rumors, the strongest has been with Al Hilal. The Saudi club has offered the World Cup winner a 2-year contract with almost $548m per year. Messi, who recently won the World Cup has won almost everything a player dreams of. Hence, a move to Saudi seems more likely which has a ludicrous offer.
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