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Messi loaned to Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia

The Argentine player leaves Strasbourg to join the Saudi team.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Lionel Messi has officially been loaned to Al Ettifaq, a club in Saudi Arabia, following his time at Strasbourg. This transaction marks the Argentine player's shift to the Saudi league, where he hopes to further his career.

The confirmation of the loan has been announced by various sources, highlighting the athlete's club change. Messi, widely recognized as one of the best football players, is now embarking on this new chapter of his career on Saudi soil.

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