According to reports in Spanish media, Al Hilal is gearing up to make a major announcement on June 6 regarding the signing of Lionel Messi. The Saudi Arabian team is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations and is preparing for the official unveiling of the Argentine superstar's contract. Messi's arrival at Al Hilal is seen as a landmark deal for the club and has the potential to elevate Saudi Arabian football on the global stage, following in the footsteps of Al Nassr's signing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sources suggest that Al Hilal has extended a lucrative offer to Messi, inviting him to play in Saudi Arabia with a staggering income of €1.2 billion for two seasons. This amount is three times higher than Ronaldo's current earnings at Al Nassr and is backed by the support of the Saudi Arabian government.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and agent, has been engaged in negotiations with the Saudi government since April. The contract terms proposed by Al Hilal have reportedly pleased Messi's representatives. However, Lionel himself still holds a desire to stay with Barcelona, where he has spent his entire professional career thus far.
On June 1, Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Sports, commented on the potential signings of top stars, including Messi and Karim Benzema, stating that the clubs involved would announce these signings in the near future.
Al Hilal is widely recognized as the most successful team in the Saudi Pro League, having clinched the championship title a record 18 times. However, in the 2022/23 season, the club finished third overall. The leadership at Al Hilal is determined to make significant investments to secure the domestic championship in the upcoming season.
Messi is expected to play his final match for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) against Clermont on June 4. Alongside Messi's departure, PSG also bid farewell to Sergio Ramos, who spent two years with the team.
The potential move of Lionel Messi to Al Hilal has generated significant excitement and anticipation within the football community. Fans and observers eagerly await the official announcement, which is expected to have a profound impact on the landscape of Saudi Arabian football.
