Al Hilal schedules announcement for Messi signing, Barcelona urged to ‘look forward’

Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian club, is reportedly preparing to make a significant announcement on Tuesday, June 6th regarding the potential signing of Lionel Messi. Argentine journalist Albert Masnou has revealed that Al Hilal has presented a staggering offer of around €1.2 billion for a two-year contract in their bid to lure the iconic Argentine to their team. Despite the lucrative proposal, Messi is yet to make a final decision and is currently taking time to contemplate his options.

Should Messi accept the offer, Al Hilal will waste no time in confirming the acquisition of the greatest player of all time. The club has made all the necessary preparations for the highly anticipated announcement.

Meanwhile, Barcelona remains hopeful that Messi will ultimately reject the substantial financial offer from Saudi Arabia and opt to rejoin them in the coming months. However, ESPN pundit and former Chelsea player Craig Burley suggests that Barcelona needs to accept the reality and move on from their reliance on Messi. Given the tremendous payday that awaits Messi, Burley believes it is highly unlikely that he would pass up such a lucrative opportunity.

Furthermore, there are concerns about how much Messi can contribute to a team’s defensive efforts considering his age. The legendary forward will celebrate his 36th birthday later this month and, if he were to join Al Hilal, he would be playing alongside Robert Lewandowski, who is set to turn 35 in August. These factors raise questions about the dynamics and effectiveness of the attacking duo, particularly in terms of their defensive contributions.

As the decision hangs in the balance, football fans around the world eagerly await Messi’s verdict, which will shape the next chapter of his illustrious career.