Leo Messi has traveled to Saudi Arabia after receiving permission from PSG. That's why the Argentina captain hasn't been seen at the Camp des Loges training center. Images of Messi arriving in the West Asian country are spreading rapidly on social media, but the exact reason for his visit remains unclear.
Reports suggest that Messi's visit and stay are part of a contract he signed with Saudi Arabia to act as a tourism ambassador for the Middle Eastern country. This is also seen as part of a special lobbying campaign to help Saudi Arabia win the right to host the 2030 World Cup.
Some also believe that Messi's secret visit is to negotiate with a club in the Saudi Arabian Premier League. Messi will become a free agent next summer if he does not agree to extend his contract at PSG. Up to this point, negotiations with the French club remain at a standstill.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has offered Messi a very attractive salary. The salary Al-Hilal is offering Messi is even higher than what he earns at PSG (40 million euros/year). Accordingly, the Saudi Arabian club is willing to pay La Pulga double the 200 million euros per year that Cristiano Ronaldo is currently earning at Al-Nassr.
This is believed to be the second time Al-Hilal has approached Messi. Previously, the reigning champions Saudi Arabia were willing to pay 350 million euros per year for the Argentine superstar, but were still rejected.
Besides Barca and Al-Hilal, Messi has also been linked with MLS. David Beckham's Inter Miami club has long wanted to bring him to the US to play football.
Compiled by Trong An
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