Messi’s father accepts £1.1bn record Al-Hilal offer (Foot Mercato)

Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, has reportedly accepted a record-breaking offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal.

French outlet Foot Mercato has claimed that the total package would amount to a staggering €1.2 billion (£1.1bn/$1.3bn) over two years – more than double the salary of eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

Foot Mercato notes that while Messi’s preferred option would be a return to Barca, their financial instability is making the prospect of a move to the Gulf state increasingly alluring.