Lionel Messi has decided to move to Saudi Arabia and accept the most lucrative contract in football history, according to reports in France.
Messi is poised to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires on June 30 following a souring of relations in the French capital. While he has contributed 21 goals and 20 assists in 40 appearances this season to help win Ligue 1, there has long been an acceptance that his time in Paris is drawing to a close.
The 35-year-old was suspended by PSG at the start of the month after taking an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, where he is a tourism ambassador. And he was recently criticised for deciding to head to Barcelona to watch Coldplay, rather than attending the end-of-season awards.
