Lionel Messi 2.0? Nine-Year-Old Namesake Boy Signs Contract With Brazilian Soccer Club

Lionel Messi has become the heritage of soccer. Hailed among the greatest players of all time, the Argentinian has enjoyed a spectrum of success. He has earned considerable fame and glory over the years as he continues to make a name for himself. Be it the individual or collective awards, the player has won almost everything.

The 35-year-old was born to play soccer, and he has become a pinnacle in this sport. It was as if he was destined to play soccer. In fact, we won’t get to see another player like him. However, the odds cannot be ruled out, as it seems soccer has another Lionel Messi!

Brazilian soccer club signs nine-year-old Lionel Messi

We know you won’t believe this, but there’s actually another ‘Lionel Messi’. This one comes from Brazil, and his name is Lionel Messi da Silva. In fact, at the age of just nine, he recently signed his first professional contract with the legendary club, Sao Paulo. The young player has caught the eye of many clubs in Brazil with his exceptional talent, but it was the Tricolor Paulista that acquired his services.

Born in 2014, the young Messi will be making his debut in the lower divisions of Brazil’s most famous clubs. It is indeed a phenomenal start for his soccer career, and he’ll be looking to intimidate a career like that of Argentina’s Messi. The 35-year-old himself started playing soccer at a young age and signed for his homeland club, Rosario.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner soon moved to Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, where the rest of his career took off. The rest is history, as he went on to conquer the soccer world. Who knows, just like the Argentine, Messi Da Silva will also catch the eye of a few European giants and give his career a boost.

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Either way, their journey looks quite similar. But it remains to be seen if the young Messi is able to live up to his potential, as he has the burden of a legendary name on his shoulders. While the future of the young Messi looks sorted, the older one is currently in a dilemma, as he has yet to make a decision regarding his next destination.

Where will the Argentine skipper play next season?

It is a question that everyone asks Messi, where will he play next season? The 35-year-old is currently playing at PSG. However, recently, his future has been in the air, and is eyeing the exit door just after two seasons. The officials at PSG are eyeing a complete revamp of the squad, which may result in some bold decisions. Hence, Messi is also a part of the decision, and he is looking to leave the Parisians imminently.

A return to his former club Barcelona is on the cards, who are eager to bring their legendary player back. Meanwhile, the interest from David Beckham’s Inter Miami also remains the same. Moreover, Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal has also joined the race and is offering him a massive contract. Messi’s contract is set to expire this summer, and PSG hasn’t held talks regarding his extension. Either way, it would be interesting to see where he plays next season.

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