Overview
- Al Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili said he offered Lionel Messi about €1.4 billion after the forward left PSG, and that Messi declined for family reasons.
- Al Haili stated he is willing to give Messi a "blank check" with self-determined salary and duration, including the option of a lifetime contract.
- The club insists Messi would be welcomed at any time and argues his signing would boost the Saudi Pro League and revive the rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Reporting notes Messi has extended with Inter Miami through 2028 and holds a minority stake in the club, making a switch to Saudi Arabia improbable.
- Coverage sets Al Ittihad’s pursuit against the league’s big spending, citing Ronaldo’s lucrative Al Nassr deal with major wages, bonuses and perks as context.