Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks with the Saudi government for a proposed football contract worth £320 million per year. If Messi signs the deal, it would make him the highest-paid player in world football and would surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's current deal with Al Nassr, which is valued at £175 million per year. Messi's potential move has sparked interest from other clubs in Europe, including Al Hilal and Al Ittihad.
However, his recent trip to Saudi Arabia as an ambassador for their 2030 FIFA World Cup bid without PSG's approval has put his relationship with coach Christophe Galtier and sporting director Luis Campos in murky waters, resulting in a two-week suspension from the club.
