Overview
- Al Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili said he offered Lionel Messi €1.4 billion per year in 2023 after the forward left PSG.
- He now says Messi could choose any salary and contract length, even a lifetime deal, if he agreed to join the Saudi club.
- According to Al Haili, Messi rejected the earlier approach for family reasons, preferring to live in the United States.
- Messi is signed with Inter Miami through December 2028 and is involved in the club’s ongoing projects, including its new stadium.
- These figures and terms are Al Haili’s public claims as Saudi teams continue aggressive pursuits of global stars.