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The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is claimed to have agreed the big-money contract.
Lionel Messi's proposed big-money move to Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly a 'done deal', according to reports in France.
The 35-year-old, widely seen as the world's best footballer, will reportedly sign a massive contract worth £522 million (Ksh89 billion) at Saudi side Al-Hilal despite the reported concerns of his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.
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The move will see him reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Hilal's rivals Al-Nassr in the Gulf state.
According to AFP, a Saudi source close to the negotiations confirmed on Tuesday morning that Messi will be playing in Saudi next season, labelling the transfer 'huge'.
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The source, speaking anonymously, added the move is now a 'done deal'. But Messi's entourage told Get Football News France that no agreement had yet been reached with the Saudi outfit.
PSG did not make a comment to AFP, other than restating that Messi's contract lasts until June 30 this summer.
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French newspaper L'Equipe had earlier claimed a verbal agreement had been reached but no contract had yet been signed.
It was reported earlier on Tuesday that his wife Antonela 'could not imagine' moving their family to Saudi Arabia, in what remains a potential stumbling block to the move.
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She is reportedly reluctant for the couple, along with their three sons, Thiago (10), Mateo (7) and Ciro (5), to relocate to the Middle East and she would prefer to stay in Europe.
Messi had reportedly been prepared to wait until the end of the season to make his decision after discussing his future with his family but it appears those concerns have been allayed, with Messi set to move to Saudi capital city Riyadh.
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L'Equipe claim the offer on the table for Messi is a two-year deal with the option of a third, which would see the player turn 38 before it expires.
It was also said Messi himself would have preferred to stay in Europe, with the star reportedly keeping an eye on the financial situation at his former club Barcelona.
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But it now appears he has closed the door on a return to Spain. Barcelona - where Messi played for most of his legendary career - must find around £175m to be able to register recruited players or players already on the books who they sign to new contract extensions.
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