Video: Iranian child offers himself to Barcelona as ‘new’ Messi

Arat Hosseini had everyone on social media talking again after posting a video of an expertly executed overhead kick, which he dedicated to Lionel Messi.

The young Iranian addressed the Barcelona star before pulling off yet another impressive piece of skill.

“Thanks Arat,” Messi responded.

“I see a lot of class there.

“Awesome. A hug.”

The child didn’t take long to thank the Argentinian before adding: “I hope to play for Barca one day”.

8yrs old Arat Hosseini. Look, How's her overheard kick.. 😍😘

Find her out on Insta : https://t.co/1e20V8PQvw#Barçafangirls #forçaBarça pic.twitter.com/LiL7XvjO3A

— CulèrsACasa 💙❤ (@DeshMendez) April 13, 2020

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Arat’s father, who is himself responsible for training the youth, also wrote about his son’s future ambitions.

“He dreams of playing for Barcelona every night,” he said.

“He compares himself to Messi and always says he wants to be like Leo when he grows up.”