Cristiano Ronaldo has already arrived in Riyadh and signed a contract with Al-Nassr, who was presented by the Saudis. For his part, Lionel Messi will soon get there, but not from the position that coach Rudy Garcia would like.

Messi will play against Ronaldo

Paris Saint-Germain will travel to Saudi Arabia for a friendly with a squad made up of Al-Nasr and Al-Hilal players to mark Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Riyadh, Marca reports.

However, there may be another cause for celebration: PSG are ready to extend Messi’s contract for another season.

Two reasons to extend Messi’s contract

The captain of the Argentine national team wants to remain in the elite of football, having returned to training with the Parisians. Barring something unforeseen, an extension to June 30, 2024 will be announced this week.

On the one hand, PSG wants to deal an image blow to the world by showing the strength of a club that does not want to take a step back after the Argentine lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar.

Secondly, the French want to put an end to rumors about Messi’s possible return to Barcelona as soon as possible

In the summer, PSG offered him an extension

According to Marca, Lionel Messi has received an offer to extend his contract with PSG since the beginning of this season, the club management is very satisfied with his performance.

Before the World Cup in Qatar, the parties agreed on the terms of the contract, which should be signed in the coming days.