Lionel Messi was expected to resume training with his Paris Saint-Germain teammates Tuesday, but his stay with the powerful French club may be short-term, given a report that he has a “done deal” in place to play in Saudi Arabia once his contract expires next month.
The Argentine star was handed a two-week suspension by PSG last week for missing practice while making an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia. He apologized to teammates and fans, and the team shortened his suspension but will fine him two weeks’ pay (roughly $1.7 million). Messi trained by himself Monday at PSG’s facility while his teammates had the day off after beating Troyes on Sunday, and he is expected to be available for PSG’s next match Saturday against Ajaccio, according to ESPN.