Lionel Messi will snub a world record offer from Saudi Arabia to join Inter Miami. The Argentina international has rejected Saudi side Al-Hilal and a return to Barcelona to join the MLS franchise co-owned by England and Manchester United legend David Beckham. The 35-year-old, whose contract at Paris Saint-Germain will expire at the end of the month , was offered the most lucrative contract in football as part of the region's attempts to bring the biggest names in the sport to the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal's offer was reportedly worth an astonishing £522million, more than what Cristiano Ronaldo is earning at Al-Nassr. Barcelona have also attempted to bring the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner back to the club having shattered records during his 17 years at the Camp Nou. But Messi is now poised to join Inter Miami to see out the remainder of his playing years. Messi's deal will include collaborations from brands like Adidas and Apple, according to BBC Sport. Inter Miami recently parted ways with head coach Phil Neville, sacked after defeat to New York Red Bulls left them bottom of the Eastern Conference after 15 games. Messi's father and agent and Barcelona president Joan Laporta met on… Read full this story
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