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9th May 2023
10:39am BST
Lionel Messi's departure from PSG for Saudi Arabia is a 'done deal' according to reports.
The Argentinian forward is set to sign a huge contract worth a staggering £522 million at Saudi club Al-Hilal, AFP reports.
It's a move that could see him reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo who currently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi league.
In the last few weeks, Messi's relationship with his current club PSG has collapsed.
Having joined the French champions in 2021, it looks like he has played his final game for them after falling out with the club.
Leo has been suspended by PSG after he missed a training session without permission due to a commercial commitment in Saudi Arabia.
This comes as his relationship with fans has become increasingly fraught.
Reports last week suggested the Argentina legend had played his last game for the Parisian side, and Messi has since released a statement apologising to the club and his teammates.
Messi had been heavily linked with a return to Barcelona this summer, but it is widely accepted that this is not financially viable for the Catalan club.
The club needs to slash their wage bill by £180m to meet strict LaLiga rules – something European clubs are fully aware of.
He has also been linked with a potential move to Chelsea, with the Premier League club having been linked with him a number of times during the Roman Abramovich era.
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