PSG striker Lionel Messi is close to joining Al Hilal, according to Sportitalia journalist Rudy Galetti..

According to the source, the star Argentine has already agreed on the terms of a personal contract with the Saudi club, which he will sign at the end of the season in Ligue 1.. Messi's salary will be 500 million euros per year.

Messi has 21 goals and 20 assists in 40 games this season. At the same time, the footballer was recently temporarily suspended from training with the Parisians due to an uncoordinated trip to Saudi Arabia.. 35-year-old Messi's deal with the Parisians expires on June 30.

The Argentine moved to PSG from Barcelona in 2021, as financial difficulties prevented the Catalans from extending the contract with their captain.

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Earlier it was reported that Messi broke Ronaldo's scorer record in the European top championships.