Argentine star Lionel Messi, a player for Paris Saint-Germain, arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh in the early hours of Monday, accompanied by his family. A trending video claims that the legend Messi has arrived in Saudi Arabia, with some suggesting that his visit is not related to signing with Al Hilal, considering that he is a tourism ambassador for the country.
The reason for Messi's surprise visit to Riyadh has not yet been disclosed. However, the Argentine star previously signed an agreement several months ago to be the tourism ambassador for Saudi Arabia. Reports have linked his visit to a recent offer from Al Hilal.
Al Hilal presented an attractive offer to Messi to play in the Saudi league. It is noteworthy that Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer, and the two parties have not yet reached an agreement regarding an extension. Saudi media reported that Messi is expected to stay in Riyadh for two days as part of an agreement he signed with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism in the kingdom.
A few hours ago, Messi shared a photo on his Instagram account, commenting: "Who would have guessed that Saudi Arabia has this immense amount of green nature? I love exploring its unexpected wonders whenever I can."
