Lionel Messi surprised the football world by turning down a huge offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
Attractive offer from Al Hilal
Before joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi received an extremely attractive offer from Al Hilal. According to many sources, the Saudi Arabian team was ready to pay Messi a salary of up to 1 billion Euros per season. This is a huge number, enough to make any player tremble.
So why did Messi turn down such a lucrative offer? In a recent interview, Messi revealed that his decision was not based solely on financial factors. The Argentine superstar said that he was attracted by the Inter Miami football project and wanted to experience a new football environment.
“I thought a lot about moving to Saudi Arabia. It was a difficult decision, but in the end I chose a different path,” Messi said. “I was attracted by the Inter Miami football project and I believe this is the right place for me to continue my career.”
Impact on world football
Messi’s decision has caused a huge stir in the football community. Many people think that he missed out on a huge opportunity to earn money. However, Messi has proven that money is not everything. He has prioritized other values such as family, the environment and the development of American football.
Messi’s decision also has a big impact on the development of Saudi Arabian football. Despite making an attractive offer, Al Hilal still could not convince Messi. This shows that money is not the only factor in attracting the world’s top football stars.
