Is MESSI really said ‘don’t listen to Ronaldo’, after Thiago Almada join Ligue 1 club Lyon? | HO

Social media has been buzzing with the news of Thiago Almada’s move on an initial loan from Brazilian club Botafogo to Ligue 1 club Lyon, but the announcement was made in style through the latest iconic transfer video involving Lionel Messi as reports said, ‘don’t listen to Ronaldo’

The punch Messi gave Ronaldo is published by Lyon at Almada’s presentation

A message from Lionel Messi appeared in Lyon’s latest transfer announcement, stinging Cristiano Ronaldo after his comments about Ligue 1 and the Saudi Pro League.

Lyon confirmed the transfer of Thiago Almada on Wednesday, with the former MLS star joining from Brazilian side Botafogo.

The deal is described as a ‘free loan’ until June 30, 2025.

Almada is an Argentina international with 6 caps and 2 goals. The 23-year-old has already picked up a World Cup winner’s medal after being included in the Qatar 2022 squad.

Lyon announced the signing with a brilliant video on social media featuring fellow Argentine Nicolas Tagliafico and a hilarious appearance from Messi.

During the video, a text message from ‘Lionel’ appeared with a jab at ‘Cristiano’, saying: “Don’t listen to Cristiano, Ligue 1 is unbelievable.”

This comes after the Al-Nassr star stressed that the Saudi Super League is a more competitive and challenging league compared to Ligue 1. /Telegraph/

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