‘You have earned a lot, go do belongings you like’: Marco van Basten slams Lionel Messi over potential £522MILLION transfer to Al-Hilal and questions whether or not the World Cup winner is his ‘personal boss’
- Marco van Basten blasts Lionel Messi for contemplating transfer to Saudi Arabia
- The Dutch legend tells Messi to be his personal boss and ignore the large cash supply
- Messi is out of contract in the summertime and can go away PSG at finish of the season
Lionel Messi has been slammed by Dutch legend Marco van Basten over his proposed transfer to Saudi Arabia, which might make him the highest-paid participant on the planet.
Messi is about to go away PSG this summer season after reportedly deciding to not signal a brand new take care of the French champions, and will probably be a free agent on the finish of the season.
The World Cup winner has been linked with a return to Barcelona in addition to a attainable transfer to MLS outfit Inter Miami
Nonetheless some stories have prompt Messi is able to observe Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, in a deal that will make him the wealthiest participant on the planet.
Saudi Professional League facet Al-Hilal are stated to be tempting the 35-year-old with a deal value £522m, nevertheless it’s a transfer that does not impress former Dutch striker Van Basten.
Marco van Basten has urged Lionel Messi to not observe the cash and transfer to Saudi Arabia
Messi is out of contract this summer season and has been linked with transfer to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo could possibly be joined within the Saudi Professional League by his former rival Lionel Messi
The 58-year-old urged Messi to do what he needs to do reasonably than be persuaded by the financials.
Throughout a debate on Ziggo Sport’s Rondo discussing Messi’s subsequent transfer, Van Basten stated: ‘I believe it is poor. That you simply nonetheless should go there for some huge cash.
‘You have earned a lot, go do belongings you like. I am unable to think about that. You might be your individual boss, aren’t you? You’ll be able to play soccer wherever you need, proper?’
Messi’s subsequent transfer is about to be the speak of the summer season, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami eager on seeing him transfer to the MLS.
Barcelona, nonetheless, are nonetheless eager to see the membership icon return to the Nou Camp regardless of their fragile monetary place.
The Argentinian returned to coaching at PSG on Monday, after his two-week ban from the membership after taking an unauthorised journey to Saudi Arabia was lifted following his public apology.
He may now determine for the Ligue 1 leaders in opposition to Ajaccio on Saturday, as PSG shut in on one other title win.
In Messi’s absence Christophe Galtier’s males noticed off Troyes with a 3-1 win on Sunday night due to targets from Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz.
The Argentine picked up each particular person and workforce honours on the Laureus Sports activities Awards
They’re six factors away from second-placed Lens, with 4 video games of the season left of the season to play.
Messi wowed on the pink carpet on Monday night alongside spouse Antonela Roccuzzo on the prestigious Laureus World Sports activities Awards within the French capital.
Argentina claimed the Group of the 12 months honour on the ceremony, whereas the 35-year-old was singled out for the Sportsman prize.
Man United‘s Christian Eriksen gained Comeback of the 12 months following his return to soccer after struggling a cardiac arrest when representing Denmark throughout Euro 2020.
