Lionel Messi to Saudi Arabia a 'done deal' as PSG star's exit is ON

09.05.2023 - 09:59 dailyrecord.co.uk

Lionel Messi is set to confirm he's switching PSG for a move to Saudi Arabia this summer, according to reports. The World Cup winner has netted 15 goals and provided a further 15 assists but with a stuttering run to the Ligue 1 title, PSG are expected to overhaul their squad in the close season.

Messi still has hopes of featuring for his country at the next showpiece tournament. However sources have told AFP that a deal has been struck for the 35-year-old forward to join Al-Hilal next month.

Barcelona were also reported to be keen on a reunion with Messi but uncertainty over a sporting director hampered their chances.

Messi is now likely to earn a salary of over £475million a year in his new abode after his recent suspension for heading to the Middle-East.

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Paris Saint-Germain clinched their ninth Ligue 1 title in 11 years on Saturday evening to continue their dominance of French football, but there is a growing sense that major changes are needed and a rebuild is imminent.

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Lionel Messi was jeered by a section of Paris Saint-Germain fans when he made his return to the team on Saturday before the French giants took a step closer to the Ligue 1 title with a 5-0 thrashing of Ajaccio.

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Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a record 11th French league title with a 5-0 home win over Ajaccio on Saturday as Lionel Messi received a mixed reception on his return from suspension. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring on 22 minutes at the Parc des Princes and Achraf Hakimi added a second goal before Kylian Mbappe struck twice shortly after half-time. Mohamed Youssouf compounded a miserable night for the Corsicans with an own goal for PSG's fifth, while Hakimi and Ajaccio midfielder Thomas Mangani were sent off after a late bust-up.

Lionel Messi to start for PSG in Ligue 1 after club end ban for unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi will start for Paris Saint-Germain against Ajaccio on Saturday, manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed. Messi was handed a two-week ban after going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. Last week he issued an apology on social media which saw his ban cut short by a week.

Lionel Messi Set For Return As PSG Farewell Looms Ahead Of Saudi Arabia Move

Lionel Messi is in line to return for Paris Saint-Germain for Saturday's Ligue 1 game at home to Ajaccio after a club-imposed suspension for going on an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner sat out last weekend's win at Troyes after missing a training session to fulfil commitments in his role as a Saudi tourism ambassador. The Argentine later apologised to the club and his team-mates, and resumed training with PSG on Monday, but his time at the Parc des Princes is coming to a sad end.