The future of Lionel Messi remains uncertain after the World Cup winner played his final game for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Messi’s two-year time in Paris came to a bitter conclusion as the 35-year-old was booed by the crowd on his final appearance after the club banned him for a trip to Saudi Arabia back in May.
There is considerable talk about the Argentine football superstar’s future, with a probable return to Barcelona or a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal being his most likely destinations.
According to reports, Messi has received a contract offer from Al-Hilal that would quadruple the amount Cristiano Ronaldo receives from rival Saudi club Al-Nassr.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are open about wanting to re-sign Messi.
And a new report from Goal claims the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has asked Al-Hilal to delay his move until 2024.
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It is claimed Messi’s entourage made the request at a meeting on Monday, leaving Al-Hilal ‘surprised’.
As a result, they informed Messi that any offer made next year would differ from the £435m-a-year deal currently on the table. It comes after Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, met with Barcelona and admitted his son is keen on a return to the club.
Speaking to JijantesFC after the meeting, Jorge said: “He would love to return.”
🚨 Jorge Messi and Barcelona president Joan Laporta — meeting now to discuss Leo’s return after La Liga approved the plan.
More to follow on the Messi saga, key hours and days ahead.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
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