Sergio Busquets linked with Barcelona exit if Messi doesn’t stay

Sergio Busquets’ announcement that he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season has sent the football world into a frenzy, with many speculating on his next destination. Reports suggest that the midfielder is likely to move to Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal, Al Shabab, and Al-Nassr all said to have made offers for his services.

However, according to the latest reports from Marca, Busquets is waiting on Lionel Messi’s decision before committing to his next club. Al Hilal have reportedly offered Messi a staggering $400m-per-year deal, and if he were to sign with the Saudi Arabian club, it could convince Busquets to join them as well.

Messi’s future has been a topic of much speculation since he left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain last summer. However, reports suggest that the Argentine superstar could be set to leave PSG and return to Barcelona, where he spent the majority of his career.

Barcelona have been working to re-sign Messi, and his former teammate Busquets’ departure could further strengthen their efforts to bring him back to the club. However, if Messi decides to join Al Hilal, it could potentially see Busquets follow suit.

The 34-year-old midfielder has been an integral part of Barcelona’s success over the past decade and a half, winning numerous titles with the Catalan giants. His departure will leave a significant void in the Barcelona squad, and it remains to be seen how the club will cope without him.

In the meantime, Busquets is keeping his options open and waiting to see where Messi will end up before making his decision. While Al Hilal’s reported offer to Messi is a staggering amount, it remains to be seen whether the Argentine superstar will be willing to leave Europe and move to the Middle East at this stage of his career.