Saudi Arabian government ‘preparing the biggest offer in football history’ to sign Lionel Messi
Saudi Arabian government ‘preparing the biggest bid in football history’ to lure Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League when he leaves PSG…in a deal that would earn him ‘almost DOUBLE’ Cristiano Ronaldo
- Messi is set to leave PSG following a two-week ban from the club
- Offers will not be lacking and the Saudi Pro League is looking to sign him
- He could earn £320 million annually, nearly double Ronaldo’s £165 million
The Saudi Arabian government is preparing a mega bid this summer to lure Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League, according to a report.
The striker will leave PSG at the end of the season, with his father, Jorge, reportedly informing the French club of the decision a month ago.
It’s unclear what his next destination will be, but the seven-time Ballon d’Or will have no shortage of suitors as he decides his next move.
The news comes after Messi has been suspended by the club for two weeks following an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia.
And according the TelegraphSaudi Arabia must try to persuade Messi to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Middle East with the most lucrative football deal of all time.
The Saudi Arabian government is preparing a mega bid to lure Lionel Messi to the country
Messi recently posed with his wife Antonella during photos in Saudi Arabia, where he had pre-arranged a visit
The World Cup winner last year signed a £25 million a year contract with Saudi Arabia to become a tourism ambassador
It has been suggested that Messi’s salary if he moves to the league could be worth £320 million a year, nearly double the £165 million salary Ronaldo pays annually at Al-Nassr, with the World Cup winner is linked to Al-Hilal.
Talks are said to be underway with Messi and his father, who heads his group of representatives, ahead of a possible move after he goes on a free transfer.
It is believed former Manchester City CEO Garry Cook will be involved in a possible deal, with the state’s involvement evident.
Messi recently posed with his wife Antonella for photos in Saudi Arabia, where he had arranged a visit for one of his commercial commitments as a tourism ambassador.
It was revealed that the striker will leave PSG in the summer following his suspension
His potential £320 million deal would net him nearly double what Cristiano Ronaldo is fetching
The World Cup winner last year signed a £25 million a year contract with Saudi Arabia to become a tourism ambassador.
While PSG players were due to have the day off on Monday after their 3-1 defeat to Lorient, Christophe Galtier called the side for training.
However, Messi was already on his way to Saudi Arabia on the unauthorized trip and was unable to return to attend and miss training.
PSG have tried to extend his contract but it is clear that is not going to happen now and the race is on to secure his signature.