Arsenal have been instructed that upcoming free agent Lionel Messi would slot in very properly on the Emirates as a part of Mikel Arteta’s aspect subsequent season. The Argentine seems to be set to depart Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires this summer season, having just lately been suspended by the Ligue 1 membership for an unauthorised go to to Saudi Arabia.

His subsequent transfer may properly be to that very same a part of the Middle East to rival Cristiano Ronaldo as soon as once more, as Messi has reportedly been offered a mammoth contract to go away Europe. However, ought to he want to stay within the continent and compete within the Champions League as soon as once more, Barcelona haven't hidden their curiosity in bringing Messi again to the Nou Camp whereas former Manchester United striker Louis Saha believes that he would slot in properly at Arsenal.

“Lionel is a very smart player and can be an Arsenal type player,” Saha instructed OLBG. “He will have to have a manager that realises he is not going to run all day. Do Arsenal [sic] the players that can do the Xavi and [Sergio] Busquets role well?

“With Messi, you will be guaranteed 20-30 goals per season. He will also assist you in a lot of plays. It's about finding the right balance which will help him fit in. But Messi will be exciting to have in the Premier League.”

Saha believes that it might be “way too soon” for Messi to maneuver to Saudi Arabia, because the 35-year-old has confirmed that he nonetheless sits among the many finest gamers in Europe. He is likely one of the frontrunners to win this 12 months’s Ballon d’Or alongside Erling Haaland, as Messi has been requested to think about his legacy by quitting European soccer so quickly.

“Lionel Messi goes to Saudi Arabia manner too quickly. He nonetheless has rather a lot to supply any membership. I say the identical for Cristiano as properly. It can be nice for the nation to have that focus. In this business folks might be imply, demanding and will not respect their legacy as a lot, so they need to at all times attempt to defend it themselves. Don't sacrifice your legacy for belongings you need now. I'll by no means perceive why Ronaldo went and I'll ask the identical query of Messi if he goes as properly. Their legacies took 20 years to construct, it does not make sense!