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Messi’s father denies rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia
Lionel Messi
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Lionel Messi and those around him are trying to calm the excitement surrounding the star and his trip to Saudi Arabia. Father Jorge Messi denies that his son’s move to the Al-Hilal club has already been decided.
Jorge Messi is the father of soccer star Lionel Messi and also his manager. In this capacity, Jorge Messi has now taken action and has denied rumors about his son that a move to Saudi club Al-Hilal is perfect. “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year. The decision will not come until Lionel has finished the season. Once the season is over there comes a moment to analyze and see what is there and then make a decision to meet,” wrote Jorge Messi on Instagram on Tuesday.
“There are always rumors and many use Lionel’s name to get known, but there is only one truth and we can assure that there is no agreement with anyone. Neither verbal, nor signed, nor agreed, and it will be until nothing at the end of the season,” he continued.
A contract extension is practically impossible
Messi’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30. An extension is practically impossible. The first rumors about a possible move to Saudi Arabia appeared in early April. The world champion had recently taken a two-day trip to Saudi Arabia as a tourism ambassador that was not agreed with PSG and was initially suspended by the club for 14 days.
After Messi publicly apologized, those responsible for the club lifted the suspension early and the 35-year-old was allowed to take part in training again the previous week. However, no decision had yet been made about a return to play.
Messi’s former club, FC Barcelona, is also still mentioned as a possible target. However, the Catalans are still struggling with major financial problems. Major League Soccer in the USA is also said to be very interested in the superstar.