Former Manchester United attacker Odion Ighalo has expressed his desire to play alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi at Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal.

Ighalo, who currently plays for Al Hilal, said it would be a dream come true for him to play alongside the Argentina captain.

According to the Nigerian star, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will make him better.

Messi, 35, has been linked with a move away from PSG when his contract expires at the end of the 2022–23 season.

The former Barcelona captain has been linked with both Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, respectively.

“Of course, Messi is welcome here." It is the beautiful dream of every player in the world to play with Messi. "He is one of the best on the planet,” Ighalo said [via Sky Sports].

“His presence will make me a better player and help me score many more goals for Al Hilal." "He'll help us win more trophies and develop the game in this country.”