Lionel Messi sparks rumour about a move to Saudi Arabia in latest Instagram post

PSG star Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi sparks rumour about a move to Saudi Arabia in latest Instagram post

Stephen Oladehinde 12:53 - 30.04.2023

Lionel Messi is expected to depart PSG in the summer and has been linked with both Inter Miami and his old team Barcelona.

The Argentine has been the subject of recent transfers after being linked with a move to Barcelona at the end of the season when his current contract expires.

According to the latest reports, Lionel Messi is waiting for a contract offer from Barcelona as he prepares to leave PSG this summer but a surprise love for Saudi Arabia has raised some eyebrows on his move to Camp Nou.

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Lionel Messi’s Instagram post

The 35-year-old Lionel Messi recently posted a sponsored post on Instagram praising Saudi Arabia's green landscapes which has left doubt in the mind of Barcelona fans regarding his move to the club.

The Argentine attacker who has made 69 appearances, scored 31 goals and created 32 assists for PSG is set to leave PSG this summer after two seasons at the Parc des Princes. 

Messi's post on Instagram read: "Who thought Saudi has so much green? I love to explore its unexpected wonders whenever I can."

Xavi confirms Messi’s talk

Lionel Messi, who spent his whole career at Camp Nou before his shocking departure in 2021, has been in-talk with Barcelona and manager Xavi has confirmed the recent reports.

After leading Argentina to a World Cup victory in Qatar last December, Messi will be 36 this summer, but he is still in demand and will be up for consideration for an eighth Ballon d'Or later this year.

Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup with Argentina
Lionel Messi lifts the World Cup with Argentina

Another destination for the former Barcelona forward is Saudi Arabia, where Cristiano Ronaldo has been active since January.