Saudi Arabia are reportedly preparing a loan offer for Lionel Messi to reignite his infamous rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.
However, Saudi Arabia have not given up on signing the Argentine, and are exploring the option to bring him to the Middle East on a loan deal this winter.
If he were to join the Saudi Pro League, Messi would reignite his long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays his football for Al Nassr. In theory, a loan move would make the most sense considering the MLS considering the MLS finishes at the end of February, giving Messi almost five months of vacation.The report adds that signing the World Cup winner is seen as a crucial move within the Public Investment Fund.
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal previously attempted to lure Messi with an eye-watering €400 million per-year contract, but Messi had other ideas.hinted of his plans to return to boyhood club Newell’s Old BoysInter Miami manager Tata Martino revealed he wasn't sure what was next for the little magician, exclaiming:"Messi to Barcelona? It won't be for a walk, right?
"The truth is that this surprises me. I don't know anything. If they tell me that he's going to visit Barcelona on vacation, then yes , It's probable. The truth is that I don't know."Jose Mourinho’s perfect response to the Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo debateFootball
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