New Arab: Messi’s father arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss transfer to Al Hilal
The father of Paris Saint-Germain striker and the Argentine national team Lionel Messi Jorge is in talks over a possible transfer of the player to Al-Hilal. It is reported by New Arab.
According to the publication, Messi Sr. has already arrived in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with club representatives to discuss the details of the contract. It is noted that at the moment, Al-Hilal cannot sign new players, since its squad is complete. The team’s management wants to conclude an agreement with the Argentine to move into the summer transfer window.
Earlier Thursday, January 12, it became known that Al-Hilal Messi was ready to offer a contract with a salary of at least $ 300 million a year. It is specified that the state will pay the majority of this amount to the player. The Argentine’s current contract with PSG runs until June 2024 with the option of a one-season extension.
On December 30, the main rival of Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr, announced the transfer to the team of the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo. His salary at the club will be 200 million euros per year, which is a record figure among all athletes in the world.
Source: Lenta
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