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A few hours before playing vs Ajaccio, Messi's shocking decision to move to Saudi Arabia or not

Lionel Messi has not yet responded to Saudi Arabia's offer and has a clear priority

By William Estrella

Lionel Messi has not yet responded to Saudi Arabia's offer and has a clear priority
Lionel Messi has not yet responded to Saudi Arabia's offer and has a clear priority

Lionel Messi will be a free agent starting in June. The captain of the Argentine team is facing his last games as a PSG player, four to be exact, and he will pack his bags for his new destination. The two specific offers that he has to date are from Inter Miami and Al-Hilal, although the Rosario's priorities would be other.

Although from Saudi Arabia they offer him the largest contract in the history of football, the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7), has not yet sent them an answer and begins to show that money will not be a determining factor for his decision after finishing the season. In this context, Gastón Edul gave key information.

According to the Argentine journalist, Messi's priority is to continue in European football, but specifically at FC Barcelona. The culé team has to make millionaire sales come true to comply with the financial Fair Play and, thus, leave everything in good condition for Lionel's return. Both parties are optimistic and also have the good disposition of Javier Tebas, president of La Liga.

What has to happen for Barça to comply with the financial Fair Play?

As reported by the journalist Verónica Brunati, the club must generate nothing more and nothing less than 100 million euros in player sales. Those targeted to leave Catalonia are Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Eric García, Ferran Torres and Franck Kessié. However, it is not a guarantee that everyone can appear in the same transfer book and Joan Laporta is already considering renegotiating some high-ranking contracts on the squad.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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