Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has reportedly rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia as he wants to join Lionel Messi in MLS.

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• Roberto turned down Saudi offer
• Wants to head to MLS
• Roberto's Barca contract expires in the summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Roberto was approached by Saudi Arabian second division side Al-Qadisiyah with a lucrative offer, but the Spain international reportedly rejected the move. Qadisiyah, who are eyeing promotion to the Saudi Pro League next season, plotted an ambitious move to rope in the versatile Barcelona player but he turned them down citing personal reasons.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Roberto's current deal at Barcelona expires in the summer. Xavi had advocated a contract renewal for the player in the past but with the Blaugrana manager himself leaving the club at the end of the season, it seems unlikely that the 32-year-old player will sign a new deal.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  After signing former Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez alongside Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer club Inter Miami are now keen on adding Roberto to their ranks, according to multiple reports. The player too has expressed his desire to join MLS in the future.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR SERGI ROBERTO?

  The Barcelona skipper will be next seen in action on Sunday, with Xavi's side set to take on Athletic Club in an important La Liga fixture.

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