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The Arsenal announced this Wednesday the addition to its ranks of Leo Messo , and no, it is not a mistake, but a Kenyan child who has almost the same name as the Argentine forward.
The boy of 10 years is a promise of international football that comes from from West Ham . So much so that was officially presented with his personalized jersey, as if it were a player of the first division.
Arsenal have signed to the youth 🇰🇪 Leo Messo of 05 years, formerly at the West’s academy for the youth of Ham, as part of the latest scholarship class at Hale End. pic.twitter.com/RbcY8jxwxB
– Arsenal Football Club 🏴 (@ArsenalGoleador) May 19, 2021
The club has all the faith in the little one , and hopes that in about seven years he will become a benchmark for the team.
“Messo comes from a very small town in Siaya County , and his signing for the Arsenal club is a great hope, both for the team and for Kenya, where could play matches in the national team when he reaches the age of majority , “said the Opera News news agency.
The child Leo Messo knew the facilities of the Arsenal Academy where he will continue his training, with a more than promising future. And you received your card with everything 99! pic.twitter.com/BwWdhZ9d05
– SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) May , 2021
Unknown by what reason bears that name, but very is surely due to the fanaticism that the Barcelona striker inspires, Lionel Messi .
The player will wear the number 9 in the academy of the team, where it is already said that he is very skilled with the ball.
In addition to the official presentation, the boy knew the facilities of the Arsenal Academy , where he will continue his training. In fact, you received your card with everything 99.