Cristiano Ronaldo’s new club Al Nassr’s arch-rivals Al Hilal set to offer lucrative deal to sign Lionel Messi: Reports
Lionel Messi might join Saudi Professional League club Al Hilal on a record-breaking deal after Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer.
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Cristiano Ronaldo‘s shenanigans at Manchester United opened some fortunate doors for the Portuguese striker. After days of assumptions, the 37-year-old was unveiled as an Al Nassr player in Saudi Arabia. Al Nassr’s arch-rivals Al-Hilal is reportedly planning on offering Lionel Messi a staggering offer to join them to match this transfer.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Saudi Pro League club will be approaching La Pulga with a massive salary of more than $300 million per season. It will be completely up to Messi whether to join the club. Although, reports have suggested that the Saudi Arab state is confident of convincing the World Cup-winning captain. Lionel Messi has a good relationship with the country as he is the brand ambassador of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.
Cristiano Ronaldo might actually have the opportunity to play against his long-time rival Lionel Messi once again. Saudi Arabia would benefit the most from the two GOATs playing in the Saudi Pro League. According to reports, the state would help Al Hilal with the funds that will be used to bring Lionel Messi to Saudi.
If Lionel Messi signs this deal, he will outrank Ronaldo as the world’s highest-paid footballer. Despite all these reports, Lionel Messi might continue in Paris as he verbally agreed to play for the French champions until June 2023. Although, fans might still witness the two legends face each other for one final time as Saudi’s top XI players will face PSG in a friendly game this month.
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Twitter reacts to reports of Lionel Messi coming to Saudi Arabia after Cristiano Ronaldo
A wonderful football era ended after Cristiano Ronaldo decided to leave European football for Saudi Arabia. It was a year filled with emotions for all football fans. One of the greatest rivalries in football came to an end after the two GOATs of football ended their year with contrasting feelings. While Lionel Messi enjoyed the FIFA World Cup trophy, Cristiano Ronaldo faced another heartbreak after his national team was knocked out of the competition.
The two legends played in their career’s last FIFA World Cup tournaments, which makes it more heartbreaking. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have always shown respect toward each other. The two icons have shared the biggest stage of football together for more than a decade. It will be exciting to watch the duo play against each other once as arch-rivals once again. Let us have a look at the reactions from Twitter users:
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