Could Lionel Messi finish career in Italy? Indonesian billionaires eye ‘dream’ transfer
Serie A club Como have richest owners in the Italian league in brothers Robert and Michael Hartono, who have ambitious plans for the club
The president of ambitious Serie A side Como has said signing Lionel Messi would be a “dream”.
The Argentina captain’s contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season and is reportedly in negotiations.
Como have the richest owners in Italy in billionaire Indonesian brothers Robert and Michael Hartono, who have ambitious plans. With Cesc Fabregas as manager, they shocked many by finishing 10th following their promotion to the top flight.
And club president Mirwan Suwarso, also from Indonesia, outlined the club’s vision.
“The brand here is Lake Como and with that, we hope to attract Hollywood stars,” he told La Stampa. “It’s not us who invite them; they come to Como on holiday and ask us if they can come to watch a match.”
Keira Knightley, Adrien Brody and Hugh Grant are just some of the A-list Hollywood actors who came to watch Como live last season, while Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo was spotted with their three children during the Italian side’s pre-season clash with Lille last weekend.