Messi hesitates: asks to delay negotiations with Al Hilal until 2024

Leo Messi's departure from PSG is now a reality. The Argentine star said goodbye last Saturday to the Parisian club, where he has been for the last two seasons, leaving a record of 75 games and 32 goals.

However, the future of the Argentine star is still up in the air. On 30th June, the Argentina international will be without a team and will be able to sign for any team as a free agent.

There are many possible destinations that have been discussed over the days. However, one of the ones that gained more strength was that of Al Hilal. The Saudi Arabian side offered him an astronomical offer for the Qatar World Cup winner to join their team.

Despite this, and when everything seemed clearer, Messi decided to back out. According to 'Sport', the player asked his entourage to delay the negotiation until 2024 in order to clarify his future and think about his options.

After learning of the decision, Al Hilal's representatives informed him that the conditions in a year's time would not be as beneficial as they are now. The Argentine might not even be the highest paid player in the Saudi League.

This turnaround in Messi's thinking opens a hopeful prospect for Barcelona fans. Jorge Messi, father of the '10', and Joan Laporta met on Monday to discuss a possible return. In fact, his father admitted that he would like him to return to Barcelona. His family is also an important part in all of this, as they prefer a return to the 'Cules'.