Two clubs in Saudi Arabia have started a tug-of-war over World Cup-winning star Lionel Messi. There are reports that such competition has started to build a strong position against Al-Nasr. And for that, the two clubs are willing to spend more money than the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to Spanish media Marca, Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad are willing to pay 350 million euros for Messi. Whereas Ronaldo Al-Nasr has a contract of 200 million euros per season. And Kylian Mbappe’s contract with PSG is 180 million euros. Messi is going to be the most expensive player.
Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad have asked for the government’s support so that Saudi Arabia can bring Messi to the team for 350 million euros. However, both clubs are currently under FIFA sanctions. They will not be able to sign a new contract before next summer.
Although Ronaldo is now at Al-Nasr, Al-Hilal was the first to agree to a contract with him. But they could not take the Portuguese star because of this punishment. Fifa has punished the two clubs mainly due to various irregularities.
The transformation that has taken place since Ronaldo joined Al-Nasr is enviable. As a result, the country is not only limited to CRSeven, but is ready to sign new agreements to further enhance this journey of sports. Currently, Messi may not leave Europe and come to Saudi Arabia, but Saudi Arabia will not stop this journey easily, according to this French press.
The Saudi government is now desperate to spend money on football. That’s why not only Messi, but also Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Angel Di Maria, Mesut Ozil and many other Saudi clubs are watching. A lot of research is going on to sign these stars to different clubs.