Lionel Messi turned down a €1.4 billion offer from Saudi club Al-Ittihad

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Lionel Messi rejected a staggering €1.4 billion offer from Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club's president stated Messi prioritized his family over the immense financial package. Al-Ittihad's president revealed he offered Messi an open-ended contract with unlimited earnings. Messi declined the lucrative proposal after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. Messi ultimately chose to join Inter Miami, prioritizing his family's needs. Al-Ittihad remains open to welcoming him in the future.


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