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Saudi Club Offers Messi a 'Blank Check' to Join

Published January 14, 2026, 10:21
Saudi Club Offers Messi a 'Blank Check' to Join

Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia is making a strong push to convince Lionel Messi to join the team. The club's president, Anmar Al-Haili, stated he is willing to offer Messi a contract with no financial limits, allowing him to determine the amount and duration himself. This isn't the first time Al-Ittihad has made such a generous offer to the Argentinian superstar, having previously offered 1.4 billion euros, which Messi declined in favor of being close to his family. Nevertheless, Al-Ittihad remains open to the possibility of acquiring Messi in the future, respecting his personal choice.