An art school student gives final touches to a painting of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Mumbai on November 18, 2022. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)

Will Lionel Messi join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?

Lionel Messi will be in Saudi Arabia tomorrow for a friendly between PSG and an all-star side including Ronaldo. Is he moving there though?

by James Freemantle

18-01-2023 17:51

in Soccer

An art school student gives final touches to a painting of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Mumbai on November 18, 2022. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / AFP)

The short answer? No, for now. Lionel Messi is discussing his future with PSG and has plans to stay in Paris beyond this season. He will be facing Ronaldo tomorrow though.

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Messi not joining Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia Pro League for now

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on the future of PSG superstar Lionel Messi.

Understand Leo Messi has not received any proposal from Al Hilal, despite links in the last days and weeks. No talks, no discussions. 🚨🇸🇦🇦🇷 #Messi

Been told next step for Messi’s future is new meeting with Paris Saint-Germain to extend the contract.

Messi, set to stay at PSG. pic.twitter.com/pxTHBlAE7l
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 18, 2023

@FabrizioRomano doesn’t often miss on Twitter with his transfer speculation.

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There has been some tenuous speculation around Messi’s future and a possible move to Saudi Arabia, but those are rumours that are typical of a transfer window.

It seems as though Al Hilal is not going to be the great man’s next destination. Messi will face up to Cristiano Ronaldo and an all-star Saudi League side tomorrow, however, but that’s a glitzy yet essentially meaningless friendly match.