Operation Messi: Newell's Old Boys launch bid to bring Argentina star back to boyhood club

[ad_1] Newell’s Outdated Boys have launched an formidable plan to convey Lionel Messi again to his boyhood membership.

Messi was born in Rosario and performed for Newell’s as a teenager earlier than shifting to Barcelona aged 13, the place his profession took off.

He has spoken on a number of events of desirous to return however, now aged 38, it appears much less probably, notably as he not too long ago signed a contract at Inter Miami that ties him to the Main League Soccer membership till the top of the 2028 season.

However Newell’s vice-president Juan Manuel Medina advised reporters of his want to see the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner again within the membership’s pink and black package – and revealed a wider initiative is already up and operating.

He mentioned: “We're doing the whole lot potential to get Leo again within the first half of 2027, however for now there's nothing greater than that. The initiative covers Rosario, Santa Fe and Argentine soccer. All the things is determined by what we will present by way of infrastructure and with the ability to supply a aggressive sports activities package deal.”

Messi at present targeted on MLS preparation

Messi’s major focus is making ready for the brand new MLS season, which kicks off on February 21. His Miami facet are the defending champions and have been busy constructing a brand new roster.

Veterans Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have retired and, whereas he'll play subsequent season, Luis Suárez is predicted to be a bench-warmer relatively than first-choice.

Miami have recruited closely, bringing in Monterrey striker Germán Berterame for $15m in addition to snapping up Dayne St Clair, Sergio Reguilon, David Ayala and Micael.

Messi has but to decide to taking part in for Argentina at this summer season’s World Cup but it surely appears inconceivable the star of the 2022 match Qatar gained’t be there to assist his nation defend the crown.