"Even if Lionel Messi wanted to play for us for free, we wouldn't sign him " says Turkish club

Barcelona's Argentinean ace might be widely regarded as the best footballer to ever lace up his boots, but there is at least one place he isn't welcome: the Turkish second division side Altinordu.


That's because the club's chairman says he would reject the four-time Ballon d'Or winner even if he were to offer to play for his team for FREE.

Mehmet Seyit Ozkan is so proud of his team's youth academy and young players, that he'd turn down the chance to sign Messi even if he came banging on his door desperate to play for the club.

''Even if Messi wants to play for Altinordu for free, I would definitely reject him," he said to the club website.

''I believe in our young Turkish players. I'm giving chances to them.

''Our target is to be in the Super League and competing in European cups in 2023 which is our 100th year.''






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