Lionel Messi's Dad Issues Statement Slamming Fake News About Transfer Agreement

Lionel Messi has NOT agreed a deal to join Al-Hilal from PSG, according to his dad. Jorge Messi slammed fake transfer news in a statement published on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi has NOT agreed a deal to join Al-Hilal this summer, according to his father.

Jorge Messi, who is his son's agent, issued a statement on Tuesday after French news agency AFP claimed that the Argentina captain had agreed to move to Saudi Arabia on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Messi's current contract with Paris Saint-Germain is due to expire in late June but Jorge insists that his next move has yet to be decided.

Jorge wrote on Instagram: "There's absolutely nothing with no club for next year. The decision will not be taken before Lionel finishes the league with PSG.

"Once the season is finished, that will be the time to analyze and see what there is, and then take a decision."

It's clear now, no??

Jorge Messi publishes on Instagram (#jorge.sole) a statement confirming that decision about Leo future will be taken at the end of the season

Nothing agreed with anyone at this point pic.twitter.com/kYoSdgqQfa

— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) May 9, 2023

He added: "There are always rumors and lots of people use Lionel's name to gain notoriety but there is only one truth and we can assure people that there is nothing with nobody. Not verbal, signed, agreed, and there won't be until the season finishes.

"It seems like a lack of respect to me… that there are those who consciously and deliberately deceive people, without providing any proof of their affirmations, and wanting to turn into news any rumor that is badly intentioned or directed by somebody in favor of their interests.

"They should explain why they don't check their information… They wouldn't want a truth to ruin their 'news'."

In addition to rumors linking him with Al-Hilal, Messi is also said to be wanted by Inter Miami and former club Barcelona.

Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain contract is due to expire on June 30 :: IMAGO/NurPhoto/Alberto Gandolfo