Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal are aiming to sign Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina striker Lionel Messi, according to Mundo Deportivo..

According to the source, the club is ready to provide the star player with an income of $ 300 million a year..

It is worth noting that earlier Al-Nasr signed the Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who will earn $ 200 million a year.. This is a record in the history of football.

With high-profile transfers, Saudi Arabia wants to increase the popularity of the national championship and increase its chances of hosting the 2030 World Cup along with Egypt and Greece.

At the same time, according to French media, Messi is close to signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.. The 35-year-old striker has made 20 appearances for Paris this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 14 assists.. In addition, the Argentinean won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with the national team..

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Earlier it was reported that Messi became the best player in the world at the end of 2022.