Lionel Messi's wife opens up about her husband's proposed £320m Saudi move

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Lionel Messi's wife opens up about her husband's proposed £320m Saudi move

Asukwo Oduo 11:43 - 09.05.2023

Lionel Messi’s wife might just be the major hindrance to the PSG’s star alleged transfer to oil-rich Saudi Arabia.

After his heroics for Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi’s time at Parc De Prince has not been a memorable one. 

The Argentine could not repeat the magic that saw him lead his national side to clinch FIFA’s elite competition trophy for his clubside, as PSG were knocked out of the UEFA champions league by Bayern Munich in the round of 16. 

Messi’s damaged relationship with PSG

Moreover, Messi was officially sanctioned by the Ligue 1 side after he went on AWOL, on a trip to Saudi Arabia, with his wife and children. He has since returned to training after being suspended for two weeks.

However, the seven-times Ballons d'Or winner has apologised following his return from the Middle East, saying he sincerely thought they were going to have the day off.

Despite his penitence, things appear not to be the same again; his relationship with the club appears to have been seriously damaged, and a move away from France imminent.

Likely destination for Messi 

Two clubside are likely destinations for Lionel Messi as he considers his future with PSG; one is his Spanish giant, Barcelona, a place where he can call home any time any day. However, financial constraints might not let this move materialise.   

A few other clubs in the MLS especially Inter Miami might even want to give an arm and a leg to see the world cup winner sign for them. 

In pole position for Messi’s signature is Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia who are reportedly ready to splash the cash and make the former La Masia graduate the highest paid footballer in the world with a staggering £320m offer. 

Meanwhile, this mouthwatering offer from the Middle East, which will see Messi renew his rivalry with 38-year-old Portuguese forward, Cristiano Ronaldo who plies his trade with Al-Nassr FC. 

However, one person is powerful enough to pull the plug on this transfer - it’s no other person than Lionel Messi’s heartthrob: his beautiful wife, 35-year-old Antonela Roccuzzo.

 

Messi’s decision to move to Saudi Arabia is subject to his wife sanctioning the move, and reports have emerged that the mother of three prefers to stay in Europe than moving to the Middle East.

According to France Magazine L’Equipe, Lionel Messi remains undecided about his next move but Saudi Arabian club, Al-Hilal is believed to be doing everything possible to convince the little magician.  

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