The Saudi Arabian government is ‘preparing the biggest offer in football history’ to lure Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League when he leaves PSG… in a deal that would see him earn ‘nearly DOUBLE’ Cristiano Ronaldo, Daily Mail has reported.
It is suggested that Messi’s salary if he is to move to the league could be worth £320 million a year, almost double the £165 million salary Ronaldo is paid yearly at Al-Nassr, with the World Cup winner linked with Al-Hilal.
The Saudi Arabian government is preparing a mega bid to lure Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League this summer, according to a report.
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The forward is set to leave PSG at the end of the season, with his father, Jorge, reportedly informing French club of the decision a month ago.
It’s unclear what his next destination will be, but the seven-time Ballon d’Or won’t be short of suitors as he decides his next move.
The news comes after Messi was suspended for two weeks by the club after making an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
And, according to the Telegraph, Saudi Arabia are to try and persuade Messi to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Middle East with the most lucrative football deal of all time.
Talks are said to be underway with Messi and his father, who leads his group of representatives, ahead of a potential move after he is a free agent.
It is believed that Garry Cook, former Manchester City chief executive, will be involved in ay potential deal, with state involvement clear.
Messi recently posed with his wife Antonella during photos in Saudi Arabia, where he had pre-arranged a visit for one of his commercial commitments as an ambassador for tourism.
Daily Mail
