Lionel Messi named TIME Player of the Year for 2023 was outspoken in an exclusive interview stating that he was close to moving to Saudi Arabia last summer.

When his contract at PSG expired several options appeared on the table for the Argentine player next career change. Leo has considered various destinations including returning to his old home in Barcelona.

My first option was to go back to Barca but it was not possible because financially I tried to go back but it did not happen.

It is true that I later thought a lot about going to the Saudi league that I know of this country and they created a powerful competition that could become a major league in a short time. As the country tourism ambassador it is a destination that attracts me especially because I enjoy everything I visit because of the football there growing in the country and because of the hard work that they They are creating a lot of competition.

In the end between Saudi Arabia and MLS both options seemed interesting to me.

The Saudi Pro League which stars Cristiano Ronaldo Neymar and Karim Benzema has made an attractive offer to secure Messi signature. However Messi has continued to sign with Inter Miami.

His influence was immediate with Leo scoring 10 goals in seven Leagues Cup appearances and leading the David Beckham led side to their first ever win.

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