Saudi club Al-Ittihad are eyeing up a swoop for Lionel Messi, though it is claimed the star would earn significantly less than Cristiano Ronaldo if he makes the move.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr midway through the season after his Manchester United contract was terminated by mutual agreement. The Portugal international is reported to be earning a huge £173m per year in the gulf state, and has already scored two hat-tricks for his new employers.
Messi signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain when he joined from Barcelona in 2021. While the Ligue 1 leaders are keen to extend his stay, he has been linked with a move to the United States or Argentina, with Saudi Arabia remaining a lucrative alternative.
