Speculation about Lionel Messi going to Saudi Arabia has reappeared recently. This time, the director of the Saudi Arabia Federation – Michael Emenalo personally expressed his desire to sign a contract with the Argentine captain. Despite facing rejection in the past, the Saudi Pro League is still determined to have Messi’s services, but there is an important condition that only this player himself can fulfill.

The Saudi Pro League’s sports director recently had an interview to discuss the possibility of signing Messi in the future. In his statement, he made it clear: ” If Messi still has the ambition to play football in Saudi Arabia, we will sign him immediately.”

Rumors surrounding Messi’s possible move to Saudi Arabia first appeared when he left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). At that time, Saudi side Al Hilal made a bold offer for a staggering $1 billion per year. However, in the end, the 36-year-old player chose to join Inter Miami, disappointing Saudi Arabia.

Emenalo’s openness to the idea reflects the Saudi Arabian Federation’s continued determination to secure the services of the legendary striker. It is also obvious that the Saudis do not want a repeat of the disappointment of the previous transfer window, where a private plane was waiting for Messi at the airport in Paris, accompanied by an offer worth billions of dollars for the champion. World Cup 2022 champion .

However, the eight-time Golden Ball winner rejected the above lucrative offer, choosing to sign a contract with the MLS team. This decision poses more challenges for the Saudi side, as his contract with Inter Miami will expire in 2025. However, if Lionel Messi expresses his desire to leave, anything can happen. go out. As for the striker himself, he recently left open the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia.