According to the local newspaper Okaz, a Saudi delegation will arrive in Paris, where the world champion will sign his contract. It was also noted that Messi's salary has not yet been determined as part of the deal that will bring the world's biggest soccer star to Saudi Arabia.

On Saturday, Messi made his final appearance for PSG in a home loss to Clermont, at the end of which the City of Light players celebrated with the crowd and hoisted the championship plate. Despite being considered one of the team's best players this season, local fans booed Messi.