Mamelodi Sundowns star attacker compared to eight time Ballon d’Or winner and Inter Miami Soccer Club captain Lionel Messi.
The dominance of Sundowns over South African football over the last ten seasons has been down to the club’s ability to attract and sign quality international players.
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One of the players that has managed to find home at the club since his arrival is Gaston Sirino, who has won a league title since his arrival back in January 2018.
The attacker has won 10 trophies since arriving in South Africa, with seven of those being the league title.
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After 202 games at Chloorkop, scoring 41 goals, and providing 42 assists, Sundowns fans still hold the 33-year-old in high regard despite his lack of game time.
The Uruguayan re-shared an Instagram story of Maredi Bohlale(maredibohlale) calling him Lionel Messi on his Instagram story, @sirino_charango.
“Our own Messi,” the story read.
Meanwhile, Sirino faces uncertain times at Sundowns and is expected to leave the club when the season ends, despite his contract expiring at the end of next season.