Lionel Messi's record move to Al-Hilal will be a 'done deal', with the Argentinian reuniting with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has sparked intense speculation about his future intentions after turning down a new deal with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. When those conditions are exhausted, Messi will be free to transfer this summer.
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The 2022 World Cup winner has been linked with a return to Barcelona, ??but financial difficulties at Camp Nou have made a return to the emotional mental house difficult. A move to the MLS has also been suggested for the all-time great Inter Miami, co-owner David Beckham, is said to be keen on, but a move to the US also appears to have been ruled out. AND WHAT'S MORE:
Indeed, AFP reports that Messi has agreed to move to the Middle East. There have been rumors of a £400m ($505m) deal prepared for him by Al-Hilal - with the deal set to see him overtake his no-team rival Ronaldo to become the highest paid player on the planet.
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AND THEN ? There have been conflicting reports of Messi's interest in a move to the Middle East - after a recent trip to Saudi Arabia resulted in him being banned by PSG - the 35-year-old is still debating whether he Should he pair up with superstar Al-Nassr or not. Ronaldo is the right career choice for him.
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While AFP insists an agreement has been reached, GOAL understands that no offer from any club has been accepted by Messi and his entourage. They insist that no decision will be made on his future until the end of the 2022-23 campaign in France. Another report from L'Equipe backs this up, with discussions of oral agreements and signatures on documents being thrown out as a long story rumbles.
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