Crotone’s Simy Nwankwo says he’s looking forward to having the shirts of Argentinian superstar, Lionel Messi and that of Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski after Cristiano Ronaldo refused to swap jersey with him.
The Nigerian international wasn’t pleased with the action of Juventus forward after he requested they exchange shirts together.
The 28-year-old, who has scored 19 goals for the Pythagoreans this season, with only Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku scoring more, wanted to have Ronaldo’s shirt, but the Portuguese had given it to his compatriot Pedro Pereira during a Seria A game against the Old Lady.
Although, Simy isn’t the first person the Portuguese has refused to swap shirts with. Atalanta player, Robin Gorsen was also denied the opportunity during a Serie A clash with Juventus.
“I tried to exchange the shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo, but he gave it to Pedro Pereira who is Portuguese like him,” the Nigerian was quoted by Tribuna.
“I would like those of Messi and Lewandowski,” he added.
Simy played all 90 minutes in Crotone’s 1-0 lose to Inter Milan on Saturday, but could not save his club from being relegated from Serie A.
Crotone were relegated after they picked up a paltry 18 points from 34 matches in the Serie A.
