Argentina legend Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 Qatar World Cup with his country, is set to sign his transfer deal for Saudi Hilal within hours of his stay in Paris, the French capital, press reports said today, Sunday.

A Saudi delegation is currently in Paris and is scheduled to return to Riyadh soon, with Spain’s legendary Barcelona star whose contract with French champions Paris Saint-Germain has now expired.

According to Saudi newspaper “Oqas” on Sunday, Messi is expected to arrive in Riyadh within 48 hours of the official announcement to join Al Hilal, but the newspaper did not specify the financial value of the deal or the player’s expected salary.

And on March 14, 2023, the newspaper “Okaz” was alone, when Messi’s father and business agent, Jorge Horatio, published the news that Messi had arrived in Riyadh, after his son had entered the six-month period. He has the right to sign with any club after talks over a contract renewal with Saint-Germain broke down.

Following in the footsteps of Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined in the success during last winter’s transfers, “Ogas” hinted that the world’s best player will end his playing career in Saudi Arabia, especially after Messi’s father showed him his residence in Riyadh. In preparation for his son’s residency in the Saudi capital.

Last month, Minister of Tourism Ahmad Al-Khatib welcomed Messi, the Saudi Arabian tourism ambassador, on his second visit to Saudi Arabia with his family and friends, enjoying the most beautiful Saudi tourist destinations.