The vice-president of Newell’s Old Boys, in Rosario, suggested that Lionel Messi could make his comeback in a year.
Eternal utopia or project in progress? After playing there during his childhood, between the ages of 7 and 13 before joining the FC Barcelona Masia, Lionel Messi could make his comeback to the Newell’s Old Boys club, in Rosario (Argentina). A dream that can come true according to the club’s vice-president, Juan Manuel Medina.
«We are working towards Leo playing for Newell’s in the first half of 2027, but for now there is nothing more to say. confided the leader of the Rouge et Noir (comments reported by The Team ). «This is a project that goes beyond Newell’s. It is a project for the city of Rosario, the province and Argentine football. It all depends on what we can offer in terms of infrastructure and a competitive sports program,” he added.
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This season, Newell’s Old Boys are struggling in 28th place (out of 30) in the Argentine first division with one point taken in the first three days. Lionel Messi, for his part, is enjoying and winning titles with Inter Miami since 2023. But his childhood club hopes to convince him during the first half of 2027 by taking advantage of a change in the MLS calendar, the American football league.
“I wouldn’t play anywhere else in the country other than Newell’s”
Until now, the regular phase of MLS takes place from March to December in a calendar year. From the 2027-2028 season, it will begin in August to align with the dates of the European championships. Thus, world champion Messi, if he is still in Miami, will not have any matches to play during the first half of 2027. This is why Newell’s Old Boys are considering recruiting him during this specific period.
«There were discussions, the idea was raised, but today no decision has been taken. said Juan Manuel Medina. Under contract until 2028 in Miami, where he won the MLS last season, Lionel Messi has never forgotten his first club in Argentina. In 2018, he told the television channel The Thirteen : «I always said I wanted to play in Argentine football one day, I don’t know if it will happen but I have it in my head. I wouldn’t play anywhere else in the country other than Newell’s. I would like to do this for at least six months.” The opportunity will present itself, perhaps, finally…
