Journalist Sasha Tavaleri revealed that Argentine star Lionel Messi has entered into direct negotiations with Saudi officials regarding the possibility of moving to the Saudi League this summer.

Messi's contract with Inter Miami ends next December, and he has not yet finalized his contract with the American club.

The source added that negotiations between Messi and Saudi league officials have become more serious in recent days, as he is directly communicating with Abdullah Hamad, a member of the Saudi Football Federation.

The report indicated that Messi is well acquainted with the city of Riyadh, having previously visited several homes and schools there and expressed his admiration for them, which enhances the chances of his move to the Kingdom.

If Messi decides to move to the Saudi League, he will have the final say in choosing the club he wishes to represent within the Saudi League, as no specific club will be imposed on him, and the decision will be entirely in his hands.