Saudi Arabia is taking the football world by storm, staging mouthwatering offers to some of Europe best players. However some players have been able to reject these offers.

Saudi Arabia are hell bent on hosting the 2030 World Cup. This awareness have urged them to take the step of bringing in highly rated players to their local league.

Five time Ballon d’OR winner, Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to be carried by Saudi Arabia, the likes Karim Benzema and N’golo Kante followed.

Some players have however turned down the big money offers, and opted to stay in Europe or move to other places.

4. Alexis Sanchez

Marseille player, Alexis Sanchez rejected a £10 million contract to join a team in Saudi Arabia.

3. Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku rejected an offer of up to £50 million from Saudi Arabia, wanting to continue in Europe.

2. Luka Modric

Luka Modric choosed to renew his contract with Real Madrid than accept the £200 million other from Saudi Arabia.

1. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi picked to deal with Inter Miami of USA ahead of an offer of up to £1 billion from Saudi Arabia. It is believed the Inter Miami offer is more lucrative than that of Saudi.