Messi transfer to Saudi Arabia `DONE` with PSG star to sign £522m contract

Lionel Messi's sensational big-money move to Saudi Arabia from Paris Saint-Germain this summer is a 'done deal', according to reports in France.

Veteran Messi, 35, widely seen as the world's best footballer, will sign a massive contract worth £522million at Saudi side Al-Hilal despite the reported concerns of his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.

The move will see him reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Hilal's rivals Al-Nassr in the controversial Gulf state, reports dailymail.co.uk.

And according to AFP, a Saudi source close to the negotiations confirmed on Tuesday morning that Messi will be playing in Saudi next season, labelling the transfer 'huge'.

The source, speaking anonymously, added the move is now a 'done deal'.

PSG did not make a comment to AFP, other than restating that Messi's contract lasts until June 30 this summer.

It was reported earlier on Tuesday that his wife Antonela 'could not imagine' moving their family to Saudi Arabia, in what remains a potential stumbling block to the move.

Agencies