Speculation of Messi Joining Saudi Arabia Arises as PSG Rumors Linger
Rumors have been circulating that Lionel Messi may be leaving Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and heading to Saudi Arabia. This speculation comes as rumors continue to surround the future of the soccer superstar.
The Latest on Messi
Messi recently left his longtime club, Barcelona, and joined PSG in August 2021. His contract with PSG is only for two years, which means that he is set to be a free agent once again in the summer of 2023. This has led to speculation about where the Argentinian will go next.
There have been rumors about him joining a number of clubs, including Manchester City, Newell’s Old Boys, and Inter Miami. However, the latest rumors suggest that the soccer legend might be heading to Saudi Arabia.
Why Saudi Arabia?
The rumors about Messi heading to Saudi Arabia started after the head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Turki Al-Sheikh, posted a cryptic message on Twitter. The tweet read, “I would like to announce that Lionel Messi has officially joined the Saudi Arabian team. Welcome to Saudi Arabia!”
While the tweet was most likely a joke, it sparked speculation about whether there might be some truth behind it. If Messi were to join a team in Saudi Arabia, he would be joining one of the highest-ranked teams in the country, Al-Hilal FC. Al-Hilal FC has won many domestic titles, including the Saudi Professional League 16 times, and has also won the Asian Champions League three times.
Will Messi really head to Saudi Arabia?
While there has been no official confirmation, the rumors of Messi joining Al-Hilal FC have been given more weight by an article in Barca Blaugranes, a Barcelona fan website. The article states that sources close to Messi’s family have confirmed that the footballer has received a “lucrative offer” from Al-Hilal FC.
However, it is important to keep in mind that these are all just rumors at this point. There has been no official confirmation from Messi or anyone at Al-Hilal FC that the soccer superstar will be joining the team.
Summary
In summary, rumors about Lionel Messi’s future in soccer continue to swirl, with the latest rumors suggesting that he might be heading to Saudi Arabia to join Al-Hilal FC. While these rumors have not been officially confirmed, they have given fans plenty to speculate about as Messi’s contract with PSG nears its end.
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