Barca dream ends: Messi to play in Saudi Arabia

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It seems that the future of PSG's Leo Messi has been definitively clarified. According to sources close to 'AFP', the Argentine star will head to Saudi Arabia this summer to play for Al Hilal.

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Although some believed that Messi">Leo Messi would leave PSG, 'The Times' claims that the club would be willing to keep him on, although the Argentinian's plan would be different. 'Sport' reported that the option of Saudi Arabia was gaining momentum. In fact, he would not leave alone: he wants to return to play there alongside Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
It seems that the last of the above-mentioned information seems to be the one that will be right about the '10's next destination. According to sources close to 'AFP', the Argentine star will head to Saudi Arabia this summer to play for Al Hilal.
The agency describes the move as a "huge" deal. They also specify that it is "a done deal" and that if nothing goes wrong "he will play in Saudi Arabia".
At Camp Nou, meanwhile, there has been no meeting between the president, Joan Laporta, and Leo Messi. The club want to balance the books first, but the player could make a decision before that happens.
Everything points to the fact that the Argentine star will not return to Barcelona unless there is a surprise. The Albiceleste international will sign a stratospheric contract with Al Hilal, in which he will receive around 400 million per season.

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