Indonesia has a "crazy" plan to create a Southeast Asian version of Messi

On the afternoon of August 31, Indosport published an article with the title: "PSSI makes a crazy breakthrough, preparing Emil Audero to follow in Lionel Messi's footsteps."

Will Emil Audero become an Indonesian citizen?

According to an Indonesian newspaper, PSSI is trying to lure Emil Audero to become a naturalized citizen of this country and turn him into the Southeast Asian version of Messi.

After the Inter Milan star becomes an Indonesian citizen, they will look for a sponsor to turn him into a big brand, similar to the way Messi created an effect in the US.

However, the Indonesian media said that it would be very difficult for PSSI to convince him to become a naturalized citizen and then return to Indonesia to play football.

For this ambition to become a reality, PSSI must ensure that if he returns to Indonesia, Emil Audero will receive more benefits and better value than if he plays in Italy. This is also what PSSI is planning in great detail.

This was revealed by Hasani Abdulgani, who used to manage the naturalization program for players of Indonesian origin.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Hasani Abdulgani said: “Why did Messi move from a top European league to the US, even though he is paid very well in Europe?

This is of course not because when he moved to Inter Miami, Messi was paid more than at PSG.

The important thing is that he will receive added value outside the contract. Specifically contracts with other brands, such as Adidas, Hard Rock Café…”.

Mr. Abdulgani said PSSI is designing a strategy so that Emil Audero can also get similar privileges if he becomes naturalized and plays for the Indonesian team.

This official also hopes that Emil Audero will become the "pioneer" for many other stars to move from Europe to play in the archipelago.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/indonesia-len-ke-hoach-chua-tung-co-quyet-tao-nen-messi-phien-ban-dong-nam-a-192230901121530679.htm