Lionel Messi turned down a staggering offer from Al-Hilal to join Inter Miami, according to the president of the Saudi Pro League club.
Following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain in June 2023, Messi was pursued by several clubs.
Despite rumors of a potential return to Barcelona, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner decided to sign with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami.
Anmar Al Haili, president of Al-Hilal, disclosed the enormous sum his club was prepared to pay Messi to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
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Al Haili told NIBC, “We approached Messi at the end of his contract in Paris. We offered him €1.4 billion, but he declined because his family preferred America.
“It’s surprising that he could refuse such a huge offer for his family’s sake. He convinced his family, and did not hesitate to refuse. We respect this because family is more important than money.”