Update: Lionel Messi's father Jorge denies his son's £522MILLION contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal is a 'done deal'

 

The father of Lionel Messi has denied reports that his son has decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer and sign a lucrative contract with a Saudi Arabian club.

Following speculations earlier in the day that the striker will sign a big contract worth £522 million with Saudi club Al-Hilal, Messi's father, Jorge, issued a statement. 

Jorge stated on social media that no club had anything planned for the upcoming season. The choice will never be made prior to Lionel's PSG league finale.

'Once the season is over it will be time to analyse and see what is there, and then make a decision. There are always rumors and many use the name of Lionel to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure that there is nothing with anyone. Neither verbal, nor signed, nor agreed, and there will not be until the end of the season.

'It seems to me a lack of respect towards the media where they respond, that there are those who consciously and deliberately deceive, without providing any proof of their claims, and wanting to turn any malicious rumor into news or that is directed by someone in favor of their interests.

'They would have to explain why they don't contrast the information... They don't want a truth to ruin their "news"'.

Jorge released the statement after a Saudi source told AFP that the 35-year-old would be 'paying in Saudi next season' and that the move was a 'done deal'.  

 

However, Messi's entourage told GetFootballNewsFrance that no agreement had been reached with the Saudi outfit and Jorge has now shutdown claims entirely.