Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Messi Rejects €1.4 Billion Saudi Offer
Lionel Messi, a famous soccer player, was offered a huge amount of money, €1.4 billion, to play for a team in Saudi Arabia.
But he said no because he wanted to stay close to his family.
He chose to play in Miami instead.
The team in Saudi Arabia said they would still welcome him anytime, even with a lifetime contract.
Messi has extended his stay in Miami until 2028, but the Saudi team hasn't given up on signing him in the future.
Lionel Messi rejected a €1.4 billion offer from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad.
Messi prioritized family over the massive financial offer.
Al Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili offered a lifetime contract with flexible terms.
Messi chose to join Inter Miami in 2023 and extended his contract until 2028.
Saudi Pro League aims to sign both Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for global expansion.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Anmar Al Haili (Al Ittihad president)
- What
- Messi rejected a €1.4 billion offer from Al Ittihad
- When
- After leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2023
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, USA (Inter Miami)
- Why
- Messi prioritized family over money
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- Offering Club
- Al Ittihad (Saudi Pro League)
- Amount Offered
- €1.4 billion
- Reason for Rejection
- Family priorities
- Current Club
- Inter Miami
- Contract Extension
- Until 2028
- Saudi League Goal
- Sign Messi and Ronaldo
- Offer Validity
- Lifetime invitation