Lionel Messi is the main figure in Major League Soccer. Inter Miami enjoys his services every matchday. However, the danger doesn't disappear when it comes to Messi. Several clubs are trying to acquire the services of the former FC Barcelona player. Anmar Al Haili, owner of Al Ittihad, acknowledged his desire to have Messi on the team. Saudi Arabian football has raised its level due to the large number of signings they have made. Cristiano Ronaldo considers it a league comparable to some European leagues. Al Ittihad is one of the top clubs. Anmar Al Haili admitted he would give Lionel Messi a blank contract so he could set all his conditions upon joining the club. “If Leo agrees to sign with Al Ittihad, I would offer him a contract where he could earn whatever amount he wants, for as long as he wants, even for life,” said the Al Ittihad owner in statements reported by PurelyFootball. Anmar Al Haili explained that Messi's arrival is not based on commercial interests. The owner of Al Ittihad simply wants the "personal trophy" of having one of the greatest footballers in history at his club. "Having Messi here in Saudi Arabia wearing our shirt means nothing to me financially. We would celebrate the league title even before it started because we would have the best player in the history of football," he added. Saudi Arabia's second attempt at signing Messi. This isn't the first time Al Ittihad has tried to sign the former FC Barcelona player. When Messi's contract with PSG expired, the Saudi club reportedly offered him an exorbitant sum of money. But the Argentine rejected the offer and headed to Inter Miami.

“Yes, I contacted him before, when his contract with PSG ended. I offered him €1.4 billion ($1.63 billion). He rejected such a large offer for the sake of his family, even though I had convinced them. However, he didn't hesitate to turn it down because family is more important than money. I respect him,And Al Ittihad will always open its doors to him; he can come whenever he wants.”

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