The Saudi Arabia authority has declared that there will be no Saudi Arabia offer for Lionel Messi. According to Spanish football analyst Guillem Balague, Paris St. Germain star Lionel Messi has not been approached by Al Hilal. And would not consider a move to Saudi Arabia even if the club offered him a contract.
According to recent sources, the Argentine international, who is 35 years old, has reportedly been paid 244 million pounds to transfer to the Middle East.
Messi’s current term is set to expire in the summer. However, Balague claims that the player is close to finalizing a deal that will allow him to remain with PSG.
Balague claims that there has been no offer made by Al Hilal. “There hasn’t been an offer,” he says.
“PSG and Messi are organizing a meeting in a few weeks to finalize the arrangement that will retain him in Paris. Messi will continue his career with the Paris Saint-Germain.” said the source.
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Future Plans of Lionel Messi After This Decision From Saudi Arabia
Last month in Qatar, Messi, and Argentina won the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The tournament was hosted by Qatar.
After the competition, Balague said he wanted to win more European competitions and play for his country. He is already aiming for the UCL with PSG.
“For the time being, his motivation is to remain in Europe,” Balague stated further.
“He is the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or, he is still in the Champions League, and after winning the World Cup, he has great objectives.
“Not only does approaching him with that offer make no sense because it hasn’t existed in the first place,” you said.
Messi moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 from Barcelona. Since then, he has played 54 times for the Ligue 1 club and scored 24 goals for them.