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Lionel Messi is \u201cactively considering\u201d leaving PSG when his contract ends in a few months\u2019 time and joining Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s rival club in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
ESPN reports Messi is weighing up a move to Al Hilal, the Riyadh-based rivals of Ronaldo\u2019s Al Nassr.<\/p>\n
Messi is already linked to the controversial Middle East state as he fronts the Visit Saudi tourism campaign.<\/p>\n
Watch the world\u2019s best footballers every week with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. LIVE coverage from Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Carabao Cup, EFL & SPFL. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now ><\/a><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n His camp held talks with the Saudi Arabian club last month amid reports Messi is unlikely to extend his stay in Paris.<\/p>\n The legendary superstar signed a two-year deal when he made a blockbuster switch from Barcelona in 2021, with the Spanish club said to have some interest in getting him back, but are unlikely to be able to afford him<\/a>.<\/p>\n Villa STUN late, Leeds nab crucial win | 01:00<\/p>\n Major League Soccer\u2019s Inter Miami has also been in talks with Messi but could not compete financially with the offer from Al Hilal.<\/p>\n The story was initially reported by Fabrizio Romano who claimed the Saudi club have sent an official bid of 400 million Euros ($AU655m) a year.<\/p>\n It has been reported Messi is most interested in remaining in Europe, however the same was reported about Ronaldo before he switched to Al Nassr.<\/p>\n Despite signing Ronaldo, who leads the league with 11 goals, Al Nassr only sits second on the Saudi Pro League table – with Al Hilal seven points back in third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n