Saudi Arabia makes a crazy offer for Messi.

According to Sport , Saudi Arabian clubs such as Al Hilal and Al Ahli are restarting negotiations with Messi, as his contract with Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of 2025. They are willing to offer a salary equivalent to – or even higher than – the €750 million per year that Al Hilal offered in 2023, almost four times Cristiano Ronaldo's salary at Al Nassr (€200 million per year). At that time, Messi rejected this unprecedented offer in football history to choose Inter Miami – for his family and a stable life in the United States.

Al Hilal's president, Anmar Al Haili, once expressed respect for the decision, asserting that "family is more important than money." However, two years later, the ambition to bring Messi to Saudi Arabia has never faded.

In fact, Messi is no stranger to the Gulf nation. He has been a tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia since 2022, under a contract worth $25-30 million per year. The Argentinian star has appeared in numerous promotional campaigns and has visited the Red Sea and many other prominent landmarks there.

Messi's contract with Inter Miami is for 2.5 years, signed in the summer of 2023, and will expire in December 2025. The American club has an automatic one-year extension clause, but the final decision rests with Messi.

According to close teammates like Luis Suárez and Nicolas Otamendi, Messi is likely to continue playing for Inter Miami – at least to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States. However, journalist Guillem Balague – author of the 2023 Messi biography – revealed on BBC Sport : “Nobody knows Leo’s future, not even himself.”

Balague stated that Messi's family is now settled in Miami, and that he himself is negotiating a contract extension with Inter Miami. However, Messi maintains his philosophy of focusing on each game and each tournament, and has not given any clear indications about his future, including participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Amidst speculation and tempting offers, Lionel Messi – at 38 – remains a name that the entire football world is waiting to see his next move. And whether he chooses the United States, Saudi Arabia, or anywhere else, it will be a turning point not only for his own career, but also for global football.

Source: https://znews.vn/saudi-arabia-ra-de-nghi-dien-ro-cho-messi-post1564893.html