Club from Saudi Arabia «Al-Hilal» < u>offeredLionel Messi contract for 400 million euros per year. The Argentine is ready to pay huge money to attract interest in the championship and continue the legendary confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo. According to rumors, PSG want to cut the striker's salary. Now Messi is faced with the question of where to continue his career. Sport analyzes options for world champion.
Pension rate: Saudi Arabia, MLS Interest in Messi is shown not only in Saudi Arabia, but also in MLS. Rumor has it that clubs in North America are even willing to chip in on the salary of the Argentinean. For them, as well as for the Arab teams, the arrival of a football player of this magnitude is an image project. But the Americans are counting on Messi to make more money. Convert name to ticket sales, broadcasts and t-shirts. Everyone will benefit from the transfer of the Argentinean, so the money will be collected from everyone.
For Messi, there is no big difference between MLS and Saudi Arabia. North America has a more competitive league with high speeds. And the current rivals of Ronaldo play lazily, many simply do not work out in defense. However, in MLS, due to the bet on attack, defense failures are a common thing. Therefore, Lionel will be able to use the advantage in technology and in-game intelligence, even without much acceleration.
Departure according to this direction will become a sports pension for the Messiah. He will be able to play quietly for several years and earn a lot of money. However, the center of world football is located in Europe, so Lionel will gradually be forgotten. Only news of Messi's goals against Al Shabab or Columbus Crew will remind fans of the great Argentine.
Tariff «Stable»: PSG At the same time, Messi has options in Europe. Yes, they are not so attractive financially, but the striker is probably still interested in playing football at the highest level. Surely he will have the opportunity to stay at PSG. While the bosses of the Parisians are not very active in the negotiations, but in the summer everything can change. Last year, Kylian Mbappe knocked out a huge salary by speculating with Real Madrid. Who knows what expenses the Qatari owners of PSG will decide on if they are in danger of losing Messi.
This option seems optimal for the Argentinean. He will remain prominent in Europe, in a strong league and competitive club in European competition. He won't have to give everything in every match to be one of the best in Ligue 1. At the same time, the striker will continue to fight in the Champions League.
Is it interesting to Messi himself? At the beginning of the season, it seemed that PSG could reach the coveted peak. The trio of Mbappe, Messi and Neymar looked so powerful in the fall. However, the World Cup changed everything. Messi seems to have lost his motivation to play at PSG. His level is enough to be the best in France, but the Champions League has again sailed away from the Parisians. Guilty of this and Lionel.
Tariff «Legendary»: «Barcelona» It may seem that Messi lacks motivation at the club. But there is one team that can fix it. It's about Barcelona. The native Catalan grandee, from where he left against his will and with tears in his eyes, really wants to return Lionel. For Messi, this move looks ideal. The legend returns home and brings trophies back to Barça. Fairy tale.
However, there are doubts that such a transition will benefit both the player himself and the club. The Spanish league is more competitive than the French. PSG can lose a couple of matches and not worry about winning the championship. In Spain, such misfires are often stripped of the title. You have to give 100% in every match. Will Lionel at the age of 36 have the strength to constantly keep the level?
There are doubts about the need for a transition for Barcelona itself. A beautiful gesture towards the legend prevails over logic. It's not even about financial difficulties, but about the need for such a player.
«Barca» after a couple of unsuccessful years has found a balance in the game and is close to the championship. Next season, the team should also prove themselves in European competitions. Under Messi, everything will have to be rebuilt. He is useful in attack, but in defense you have to work out for him. Can Xavi painlessly integrate Lionel into the squad?
The option looks difficult for both Messi and Barcelona. But very interesting. Even at PSG, Lionel is on the fringes of European football. He could be back in the spotlight with a move to Barcelona. The only question is whether he needs it. After all, you can safely retire in Saudi Arabia.