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Ighalo cites Messi's impact on Al-Hilal exit

Posted : 21 July 2023
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, opened up about his departure from Al-Hilal, revealing that the club's pursuit of Lionel Messi played a significant role in his contract not being renewed. 

During the summer transfer window, there were strong rumors linking Messi to the Saudi Professional League, leading to speculation about Ighalo's exit from the club.

While a return to Barcelona, his boyhood club, was also speculated, Messi surprised the footballing world by choosing to join Major League Soccer (MLS) and Inter Miami. 

In an interview with sports journalist Oma Akatugba, Ighalo disclosed that Al-Hilal's interest in signing Messi had a direct impact on his contract situation.

Ighalo expressed his surprise at Messi not moving to Saudi Arabia, considering the reported astonishing financial offer he was rumored to receive, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's salary. 

The opportunity to sign Messi became a major factor for Al-Hilal, leading them to refrain from offering a new contract to Ighalo.

"The money they were offering him in Saudi [Arabia] was crazy. He was going to earn twice what [Cristiano] Ronaldo was earning. I was shocked he didn't go there. He chose Miami," Ighalo explained.

Messi's decision to join Inter Miami brought an unexpected twist to the transfer market, and while it affected Ighalo's time at Al-Hilal, the Nigerian striker remains optimistic and ready for new opportunities in his footballing journey. 

Despite the circumstances, Ighalo remains focused on the future and looks forward to potential new challenges and adventures in the sport.

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