According to reports, the Saudi government is planning a massive attempt to get Lionel Messi to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
The Argentinesis player likely to quit PSG at the conclusion of the season, with his father, Jorge, apparently alerting the French club a month ago of his choice.
It’s unclear where he’ll go next, but the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner won’t be short on suitors as he considers his next move.
The revelation comes after Messi was punished by the club for two weeks for an unauthorized travel to Saudi Arabia.
According to the Telegraph, Saudi Arabia are to try and persuade Messi to follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Middle East with the most lucrative football deal of all time.
The report said if Messi is to move to the league, his salary could be worth £320million a year, almost double the £165million salary Ronaldo is paid yearly at Al-Nassr, with the World Cup winner linked with Al-Hilal.
Talks are said to be underway with Messi and his father, who leads his group of representatives, ahead of a potential move after he is a free agent.
It is believed that Garry Cook, former Manchester City chief executive, will be involved in any potential deal, with state involvement clear.