Al Hilal meets Messi's father, paving the way for summer transfer 'blockbuster'

Al Hilal are planning to meet with Lionel Messi's father and agent to discuss the possibility of signing him this summer.

Al Hilal want Messi's signature.

Lionel Messi continues to prove his class by leading Inter Miami through the group stages of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™. But while the American team celebrates its historic achievement, the future of the Argentine superstar could be the subject of intense speculation in football.

According to Al-Midan Sports (Saudi Arabia), Mr. Fahd bin Nafel - President of Al Hilal Club - is in the US and is expected to meet privately with Mr. Jorge Messi, Leo Messi's father and agent, in the next few days. The main goal is to discuss the possibility of bringing Messi to Saudi Arabia this summer.

Sources within Al Hilal confirmed that the meeting with Messi's father was no longer a rumor but was being seriously discussed. The club sees Messi as the perfect piece for its ambition to become a global force, on par with European giants in both expertise and media appeal.

Although Messi is still focused on Inter Miami in the tournament, his future is still uncertain. The Argentine superstar's contract with the American club will end in December 2025, and Al Hilal sees this as a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to own the biggest name in contemporary football.

Messi has just turned 38 and is still playing brilliantly in the US. Since joining Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, he has scored 50 goals and provided 24 assists in 60 games, bringing home the first title in the club's history.

Surely, to convince Leo, Al Hilal must make a record offer, even exceeding Cristiano Ronaldo's salary of 200 million euros/season. In the twilight of his career, will Messi continue to conquer MLS or accept the super attractive invitation from Saudi Arabia? The answer may come very soon.

Source: https://znews.vn/al-hilal-gap-cha-messi-mo-duong-cho-bom-tan-chuyen-nhuong-he-post1563535.html