Ronaldo & Messi in Mexico? Mazatlan president makes bold transfer claim

The president of Mexican club, Mazatlan, has spoken on his chances of signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Mazatlan president Ricardo Salinas Pliego claims he could sign both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Messi is currently a free agent and is open to joining other clubs after Barcelona confirmed his departure on Thursday. Paris Saint-Germain are favorites to sign the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. A two-year contract until 2023 is reportedly on offer, with an option for a further 12 months included.

Ronaldo, meanwhile, looks all but set to continue at Juventus unless Salinas Pliego has something to do with it.

The 65-year-old has an estimated net worth of $13.6 billion, making him the third richest Mexican and the world’s 172nd richest person overall.

“I am thinking of inviting Messi to collaborate with Mazatlan,” he posted on Twitter before sharing a survey.

Estoy pensando invitar a Messi a colaborar con los cañoneros de Mazatlán.

— Ricardo Salinas Pliego (@RicardoBSalinas) August 6, 2021

When one skeptical follower dismissed his chances of getting Messi, Salinas Pliego replied: “I have plenty to bring Cristiano Ronaldo as well.”

Me sobra para traer también a Cristiano Ronaldo.

— Ricardo Salinas Pliego (@RicardoBSalinas) August 6, 2021

He then shared pictures from outside Mazatlan’s stadium with the message: “They are already getting Lio Messi’s jersey ready there at the Kraken. Such nerves!”

Ya le andan consiguiendo el uniforme a Lio Messi allá en el Kraken 😌 con los cañoneros del @MazatlanFC, que nervios!!! 😎 pic.twitter.com/72VodHImlG

— Ricardo Salinas Pliego (@RicardoBSalinas) August 6, 2021

Mazatlan is a football club from Sinaloa that plays in the Liga MX, the top-tier division in Mexico. The team was founded back in June 2000.