Joe Aribo goes full Lionel Messi for stunning solo goal in Southampton v Villarreal

Joe Aribo scored his first goal for Southampton in their pre-season clash against Villarreal on Saturday afternoon.

And what a goal it was.

Southampton fell behind in the 15th minute courtesy of Yéremy Pino’s header.

But Aribo, who signed for the club in a £10m move from Rangers this summer, restored parity in the second half with a brilliant solo goal.

The Nigerian international picked up the ball well inside his own half in the 64th minute.

Aribo, 26, proceeded to drive into Villarreal’s half and jink past a number of Villarreal players.

The Southampton midfielder kept his composure and curled the ball past Pepe Reina to score a goal that even Lionel Messi would be proud of.

Joe Aribo with a brilliant solo goal to get off the mark for Southampton in pre-season game vs. Villarreal