Revealed: Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema and the seven other players who could join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

The mercurial Argentine has known for some time that he would be bidding farewell to PSG at the end of his contract.

He will walk away as a two-time Ligue 1 title winner, but his stint in France has not played out entirely as planned – with disgruntled supporters turning against him.

An emotional return to Barcelona has been speculated on, along with a move to MLS, but Messi is said to have an offer on the table from Al-Hilal that would make him the highest-paid player on the planet.

After hitting 354 goals for Real Madrid – winning four La Liga titles and five Champions League crowns along the way – Benzema has announced that he will be leaving the Bernabeu this summer.

He may be 35 years of age, but the former France international still knows his way to the back of the net and is said to have been lined up for a switch to Al-Ittihad.

Another of those preparing to sever ties with PSG as a free agent.

Real Madrid icon Ramos followed former Barcelona rival Messi to Parc des Princes in the summer of 2021. Injuries stunted his early progress in France, but the 37-year-old centre-half remains a classy operator on his day. His vast experience would be of obvious interest to clubs around the world.

Chilean forward Alexis has got his career back on track following forgettable spells at Manchester United and Inter.

He has thrived in France with Marseille, netting 18 times through 44 appearances in the 2022-23 campaign. At 34 years of age, he may be tempted to land one more lucrative contract in the Middle East before hanging up his boots.

Won the World Cup alongside Ramos in 2010 and has spent his entire career to date on the books at Barcelona. One of the greatest holding midfielders to have ever played the game, Busquets – like Andres Iniesta and Xavi before him – has decided to experience something new outside of Camp Nou before calling it a day.

He has seen a move to America speculated on, but could find himself heading to Saudi Arabia.

Barcelona have agreed to the early termination of Alba’s contract – which was due to run until 2024 – meaning that he is free to find another club if the right opportunity presents itself.

The buccaneering left-back could be reunited with Messi, who whom he previously enjoyed a productive partnership with in Catalunya, if supposed interest from Al-Hilal is followed up.

The Gabonese striker has endured a tough time at Chelsea in 2022-23, with the 33-year-old striker falling out of favour while working under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.

Aubameyang is a proven marksman, having previously starred at Arsenal, and is expected to be moved on this summer as those at Stamford Bridge look to bring in another prolific No.9.

Another World Cup winner that is attracting admiring glances from the Middle East, with France international Kante heading towards free agency.

He is preparing to end a seven-year stint at Chelsea, with fitness problems having held him back of late. If he can steer clear of injuries, then the hard-working 32-year-old will still have plenty to offer one of his many suitors.

The evergreen 35-year-old forward may have failed to make his mark at Liverpool in 2013-14, but he is a club legend at Celta Vigo.

Aspas has hit 146 goals for the Liga outfit across the last eight seasons, becoming a senior international with Spain along the way, and he could be reunited with former Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia if a deal is done - which would take him away from the final two years of his contract at Balaidos.