Anmar Al Haili on Messi: Money is No Object if He Chooses Al-Ettihad
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Anmar Al Haili, President of Al-Ettihad, expressed his unwavering admiration and enthusiasm for Lionel Messi, sharing that he would go to any length to bring the Argentine superstar to Saudi Arabia. In a bold statement, Al Haili declared that if Messi ever expressed interest in joining Al-Ettihad, he would offer him an unparalleled contract, allowing Messi to “write as much money as he wants” and even determine the length of his contract, “even if it is for life.”
Al Haili’s admiration for Messi is rooted in the belief that having a player of his caliber would be transformative, not only for the team but for Saudi football as a whole. He highlighted that money would be no obstacle: “For Messi to be here in Saudi Arabia and wear the Al-Ettihad shirt, money will be worth nothing to me.” Such is his confidence in Messi’s impact that Al Haili claimed the club could celebrate their league title before the season even began with “the best player in the history of football” on their side.
The Al-Ettihad president revealed that he previously attempted to bring Messi to the club, offering him a staggering €1.4 billion contract and an annual salary of €88 million after his Paris Saint-Germain contract expired. However, Messi turned down the offer, prioritizing his family’s wishes to live in the United States, which ultimately led him to Inter Miami.
Despite this, Al Haili holds no grudges. Respectful of Messi’s decision, he emphasized that the door to Al-Ettihad remains open, should Messi ever reconsider. For Al Haili, bringing the legendary footballer to Al-Ettihad would not only be a personal dream but a historic achievement for Saudi sports.
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