Leo Messi reportedly rejects Al Hilal’s massive €400m per year contract offer

Xtra Time Web Desk: Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly rejected an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, who had offered him an extravagant contract worth over €400 million per year. The talisman is said to be intent on continuing his career in Europe beyond the current season, and has also turned down a contract renewal offer from his current club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which included a salary reduction.

It has been widely reported that Messi is interested in returning to his former club, Barcelona, and is willing to take a significant pay cut to make it happen. However, Barcelona’s financial fair play (FFP) issues may pose a challenge in completing the move. Despite the tempting financial offer from Al Hilal,

Messi’s desire to continue playing at the top level in Europe appears to be the driving factor in his decision-making process. It remains to be seen where Messi will ultimately end up next season, but his rejection of the offer from Saudi Arabia indicates his preference for a European club.