"Newell's Old Boys have launched an ambitious plan to bring Lionel Messi back to his boyhood club. Messi was born in Rosario and played for Newell's as a youngster before moving to Barcelona aged 13, where his career took off. He has spoken on several occasions of wanting to return but, now aged 38, it seems less likely, particularly as he recently signed a contract at Inter Miami that ties him to the Major League Soccer club until the end of the 2028 season."
""We are doing everything possible to get Leo back in the first half of 2027, but for now there is nothing more than that. The initiative covers Rosario, Santa Fe and Argentine soccer. Everything depends on what we can show in terms of infrastructure and being able to offer a competitive sports package.""
Messi grew up in Rosario and played for Newell's before joining Barcelona at 13. Newell's Old Boys have launched an ambitious initiative aimed at returning Messi to his boyhood club in the first half of 2027. The plan covers Rosario, Santa Fe and Argentine soccer and depends on demonstrating suitable infrastructure and a competitive sporting package. Messi is contracted to Inter Miami through the end of 2028 and is focused on preparing for the new MLS season. Miami have restructured their squad and recruited new players while Messi's participation for Argentina at the next World Cup remains uncommitted but likely.
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