Al-Ittihad Offers Lionel Messi Free Reign on Salary, Contract, Sending Football World Abuzz
In a move that has stunned the football community, Al-Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili declared the club would allow Lionel Messi to set his own salary and contract length — even if it meant a lifetime deal.
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Speaking candidly about his admiration for the Argentine superstar, Al Haili emphasized that Messi’s potential arrival was about legacy, not money. “He can write any amount whatsoever, for however long he wants,” Al Haili said, underscoring the club’s willingness to go to unprecedented lengths to secure Messi’s signature.
Describing Messi as “the greatest player in the history of football,” Al Haili said bringing him to Al-Ittihad would elevate the club’s status and cement its place on the global stage. He stressed that financial limits hold no significance compared to the opportunity to associate the club with one of football’s all-time greats.
Messi, currently enjoying life in Major League Soccer, has been the subject of constant transfer speculation, with Saudi clubs repeatedly linked to eye-catching offers. Should he join Al-Ittihad, the move would not only guarantee record-breaking attendance, merchandise sales, and media coverage but also significantly boost the Saudi Pro League’s global profile.
Al Haili’s bold statement signals a new era in football negotiations, showing just how far some clubs are willing to go to attract the sport’s biggest stars.
Al-Ittihad Offers Lionel Messi Free Reign on Salary, Contract, Sending Football World Abuzz