Cosmos youngster set to undergo trials at Barca

A source close to the player said Tebogo Tlolane is about to live his dreams as he is set to train along his idol, Lionel Messi before the start of next season.

“His nickname is Messi and going to Barca is a dream come true for the young man. The move has not been confirmed as yet and the team is trying to downplay as much as they can as they don’t want too much attention directed to the young boy,” he said.

Tlolane – like his idol Messi – plays with a left foot and is a tricky player who can easily slice through any defence on his day.

When Phakaaathi asked Cosmos owner and coach, Jomo Sono about Tlolane’s trial at Barca, he called on one his assistants and said: “Hey, this man is pestering me with questions about big things here. I don’t know what he is talking about.”

But another staffer at Ezenkosi confirmed that there are talks regarding Tlolane and an overseas move.