Ligue 1 new-boys Clermont Foot have warned Lionel Messi against signing for Paris Saint-Germain.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware that arguably the greatest player of all-time appears to be on the verge of moving to the Parc des Princes.
Messi will reportedly be linking up with Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and a host of other superstars in Paris, with Mauricio Pochettino’s men now firm favourites to regain the Ligue 1 title, if they weren’t already.
Messi to PSG is done! Medical tonight or tomorrow morning in Paris. Then he will sign his contract. This is incredible. @ESPNFC
— Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) August 8, 2021
Last year’s Ligue 1 title race was as competitive as it’s ever been, though. Things won’t be straightforward for Messi and PSG, especially with Clermont Foot having joined the hunt.
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The newly-promoted French minnows’ showcased their sense of humour by suggesting Messi ought to rethink his move to Paris after their 2-0 win over Bordeaux put them on the top of the table.
Messi to PSG is done! Medical tonight or tomorrow morning in Paris. Then he will sign his contract. This is incredible. @ESPNFC
— Julien Laurens (@LaurensJulien) August 8, 2021
Clermont Foot have never played top-flight football before, but put three points on the board early doors after two goals beyond the 80th minute saw them defeat a lacklustre Bordeaux side.
You wouldn’t expect them to ACTUALLY pose a challenge for the league this campaign, but stranger things have happened…