Messi receives proposal from Al-Hilal for more than 400 million euros a year
The world of football was taken by surprise with the news that Lionel Messi could be leaving PSG at the end of the current season. According to information from the French press, the Argentine star would not be happy with his situation at the club and would be considering other options for next season.
Soon came the first proposal for the ace, according to information from the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Al-Hilal, the team that eliminated Flamengo in the World Cup, offered an amount above 400 million euros (R$ 2.2 billion) per year to have the player in its squad.
Al-Hilal is looking for a big name to reinforce its team, after Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr, his main rival in Saudi Arabian football. Despite this, Messi’s priority is to remain in Europe.
Messi’s priority is to stay in Europe
Despite the millionaire proposal, the Argentine star aims to continue playing in European football. Messi is a player who built his career in the old continent and has strong links with the football culture in the region.
The player has not yet officially commented on the matter, but it is known that he has the desire to continue playing in a high-level league, such as the Spanish La Liga, the English Premier League or the Italian Serie A.
Possible destinations for Messi in Europe
With the desire to stay in Europe, speculation arises about possible destinations for Messi next season. The European press points out that the player may be in the sights of teams like Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Juventus and PSG, in addition to Barcelona, the club where Messi played for most of his career.
Despite all the speculation, Messi’s situation at PSG is still uncertain and many things could change by the end of the season. It is undeniable that the player is still one of the main stars of world football and his decision about his future could have a big impact on the transfer market.
Messi refuses PSG offer and is interested in Barcelona
With the possible departure of Lionel Messi from PSG, speculation arises about the fate of the star. In addition to Al-Hilal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Juventus and Barcelona would be interested in having the Argentine.
So Messi’s decision could have a big impact on the transfer market and Barcelona, the club where the idol played for most of his career, has already shown interest in repatriating him. Meanwhile, the player continues to evaluate his options and has rejected PSG’s first official offer.
Barcelona official interest
Barcelona’s vice-president of sports, Rafael Yuste, revealed in an interview that the club is interested in repatriating Messi next season. So according to him, there have already been contacts with the player and his father, Jorge Messi, to discuss the possibility of a return.
Contract with PSG and renewal clause
Messi has a contract with PSG until June this year and is already free to negotiate and settle a pre-contract with another team. However, there is an automatic renewal clause for another year, if the parties agree.
PSG uncertainties about renewal
According to the French newspaper “L’Équipe”, Paris Saint-Germain would no longer be so sure if Messi is worth renewing.
Messi’s future in football is still uncertain and many things could change by the end of the season. Therefore, it is certain that the Argentine will continue to be one of the main highlights of the transfer market and his fate could change the world football scene.