Lionel Messi superfan Arat Hosseini signed up by Liverpool's youth academy: Report

Widely dubbed as 'Young Lionel Messi,' Iranian internet sensation Arat Hosseini has reportedly taken next step in his bid to become a professional football player. Hosseini, who moved to England in 2019 with his far Mohamm, has signed up for Premier League champions Liverpool's youth acemy, reports  Daily Star. 

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An established social media star, six-year-old Lionel Messi superfan has over 4 million followers on Instagram where he frequently showcases his remarkable football skills and equally impressive physique. Born on September 30, 2013, Arat Hosseini became a household name in his native in Iran in 2017 when a video of him climbing up a 10ft wall went viral on social media. Since n, young Hosseini has only grown in popularity on global st. 

Hosseini took his stardom to next level when he uploed a short clip of him executing a well-timed bicycle kick while donning a Lionel Messi jersey. video was an instant hit and has amassed over 6.7 million views to date. video subsequently mand to get attention of ne or than Lionel Messi himself.  Barcelona talisman responded to video saying, "Thanks Arat (Hosseini). I see a lot of class re. Awesome. A hug.” 

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Having expressed his desire to emulate his idol, Arat Hosseini will look to apply his impressive talent on pitch at Liverpool's acemy. Mohamm Hosseini, 45, who also mans his son, told reporters that his six-year-old son trains for up to three hours daily. Hosseini Sr furr claimed that multiple foreign countries offered him chance to move from Iran since he was just 13 months old. However, Mohamm refused opportunity to leave his home nation until last year. 

Recognising Arat's world-class potential, family moved to England in 2019 and settled in Liverpool. Since moving to UK, Mohamm wasted time in signing his son up for  Liverpool FC Acemy, where prodigy could test his mettle against talents his own . 

Is Messi leaving Barcelona?

Meanwhile, his idol Lionel Messi is currently enduring a turbulent time at Barcelona. Just days after a humiliating 8-2 loss at hands of Bayern Munich, problems have compounded for Catalan side as Messi has reportedly informed hierarchy of his desire to leave club in upcoming transfer window. likes of Manchester City and Inter Milan are linked with a move; former currently touted as favourites for his signature.  

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(Im credits: Arat Hosseini Instagram)