Gideon Mensah on Cloud Nine After Exchanging Jersey With Messi Despite Defeat

• Ghana defender, Gideon Mensah has swapped jerseys with Lionel Messi
• The Auxerre left-back was in action against PSG on Sunday
• Auxerre are hoping to survive the drop after the defeat to PSG

Ghana defender, Gideon Mensah could not hide his joy after exchanging jerseys with Lionel Messi following the game between Auxerre and PSG in Ligue 1 on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

The Black Stars left-back starred as Auxerre suffered a 2-1 defeat to the French champions at the Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps.

A quick-fire brace from Kylian Mbappe and a second-half consolation from Lassine Sinayoko ensured the visitors returned to Paris needing only a point to win the league.

In a photo shared on social media, an excited Mensah is seen with a broad smile as he walks away with Messi's jersey.

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"Until the end," Mensah wrote on Twitter after the match.

Auxerre are just a point away from the drop zone after the defeat to PSG, with two games remaining to the end of the season.

The Ghana international will be hoping to avoid back-to-back Ligue 1 relegation by helping Auxerre stay in the top flight.

Mensah spent last season on loan at Girondins Bordeaux from Red Star Belgrade, but signed a permanent deal to join Auxerre last summer.

Mensah joins Auxerre

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Gideon Mensah returned to Ligue 1 after sealing a permanent move to AJ Auxerre in the summer transfer window.

The Ghana international signed a three-year deal to join Auxerre from Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg.

Auxerre confirmed the arrival of the left-back, expressing delight in securing the signature of the defender.

Mensah shares moment with fans

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Gideon Mensah has been building a strong relationship with fans of French Ligue 1 side Girondins Bordeaux after spending time with the supporters after training.

The Ghana left-back signed autographs and took photos with some of the fans, as he continues to form a strong bond with the club.

In photos posted on Twitter, the Black Stars player is seen sharing the moment with fans at the Nouveau Stade De Bordeaux.