Lionel Messi ‘agrees’ mammoth Al-Hilal deal and steals transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo

Lionel Messi has reportedly agreed a deal to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. The Argentine may also get one over Cristiano Ronaldo in the process with Sergio Busquets also said to be on his way to the club despite being linked with a move to join the Portugal captain at Al-Nassr.

Messi’s future has been one of the big talking points in the football world since the World Cup with his PSG contract up at the end of the season. The Argentina captain has been linked with a host of teams including Inter Miami and a return to Barcelona but it now appears he has settled on another club instead.

Spanish outlet El Chiringuito TV report that he has agreed to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal with former Barcelona team-mates Busquets and Jordi Alba set to join him in Riyadh. The deal is said to be worth around £262million a year in what would be one of the most expensive contracts in football history.

Messi’s move would see him face old foe Ronaldo again as the duo re-establish their rivalry in the Middle East. Busquets joining alongside the Argentine would also be a blow to the 38-year-old after Al-Nassr had hoped to sign him themselves.