Lionel Messi Will Not Extend Contract And Choose To Play In Saudi Arabia Next Season

JAKARTA Lionel Messi is said to not be extending his tenure with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He will reportedly sign a big contract with one of the Saudi Arabian clubs that has not been named.

This information was leaked by a source who was aware of the negotiation process being carried out by the international Argentine star with one of the giants in the mysterious Middle East.

"Messi has reached an agreement. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season," the source, who did not want to be named, told the AFP news agency.

Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain will expire at the end of June this year. However, until now there has been no sign of both sides to extend their cooperation.

PSG itself has not confirmed whether to maintain or release Messi. Meanwhile, Messi's father, Jorge, has repeatedly emphasized that the child has not decided where he will play next season amid rumors with the Saudi Arabian club.

However, Messi is not expected to stay in Paris. According to the sources above, if PSG intends to detain the 2022 World Cup winner then the contract extension offer should have been offered long ago.

"His contract [with the Saudi Arabian club] is extraordinary. It's huge. We've just finished some small details," said a source who doesn't have the authority to talk to the media.

Messi will return to play PSG in his home game against Ajaccio in France's Ligue 1 continued Sunday, May 14 after his suspension was lifted.

The owner of the seven Ballon d'Or was previously convicted for two weeks for desperate to go to Saudi Arabia without the club's blessing. The risk is that he will miss PSG's win over Troyes earlier this week. Messi then issued an apology and was seen joining the team's training again.

Previously, several reports said Al Hilal was an Arab team that was ready to bring Messi. If it goes to the Middle East, La Pulga is expected to be the player with the highest wages in the world per season.

He is said to be receiving a double salary from his rival Cristiano Ronaldo who has played for Al Nassr since the beginning of the year. The Portuguese star is currently known to receive IDR 3.3 trillion per year.