Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has said he was shocked Lionel Messi did not join Saudi Arabi club, Al-Hilal.
He revealed that Messi’s deal was part of the reasons his former club, Al-Hilal didn’t extend his contract.
He also said Messi would have gotten twice of Al Nassr striker, Christiano Rolando’s salary if he had joined the Saudi club.
Recalled the World Cup winner made a shock move to Major League Soccer side, Inter Miami last month after leaving PSG.
Speaking in a recent interview with popular football journalist, Oma Akatugba: “I’m shocked Messi didn’t go to Saudi Arabia because it was part of the reasons my contract was not being extended [with Al-Hilal]. I thought it was a done deal.
“The money they were offering him in Saudi [Arabia] was crazy. He was going to earn twice what Ronaldo was earning. I was shocked he didn’t go there. He chose Miami,” he said.