Lionel Messi is being eyed by Saudi Arabian membership Al Hilal in a deal price $430 million per yr, in line with experiences.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived within the Middle East earlier this month after agreeing a $300 million-a-year switch to Al Nassr.
It makes him the highest-paid sports activities star on the planet by some margin as he prepares to complete his profession with the membership.
But in line with Mundo Deportivo, Messi might be given the chance to dwarf Ronaldo’s wage packet within the coming months.
The Argentine, 35, is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain in the summertime.
Reports have claimed he has a “verbal agreement” with the Ligue 1 champions to increase his keep within the French capital.
But he’s now being linked with a profitable transfer to Al Hilal.
The Saudi aspect are the bitter rivals of Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and the 2 groups play the Riyadh Derby every year.
The deal would see Messi earn round $130 million greater than Ronaldo every year.
Al Hilal presently sit third within the Saudi Pro League, three factors behind desk toppers Al Nassr.
Messi additionally has Saudi hyperlinks having signed a $40 million deal to advertise tourism within the nation.
However, regardless of the large cash on supply within the Middle East, remaining at PSG is the most certainly end result for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
His World Cup triumph proved he’s nonetheless among the best gamers on the planet.
And he then marked his return to the French giants with a aim on Wednesday evening as Christophe Galtier’s aspect claimed a 2-0 win over Angers.
Messi has already racked up 13 objectives and 14 assists in 20 video games for PSG this season.
This article was initially printed by The Sun and reproduced with permission
Originally printed as Messi supplied $430 million-a-year deal to renew Ronaldo rivalry
