Newell’s Old Boys have invited Lionel Messi to seal a shock homecoming transfer, with a “four-month” contract being lined up for the Inter Miami star.
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All-time great is a Rosario nativeHas option in Inter Miami contract for 2026May return to his roots before retiringFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Rosario native Messi spent time in Newell’s youth system before heading to Barcelona in 2000 and starting out on a path to superstardom. He is now an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and the most decorated player of all-time.
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Messi is currently plying his trade in MLS for Inter Miami, with there an extension option in his contract with the Herons for 2026. At 37 years of age, it remains to be seen how many more seasons the Argentine GOAT has left in him.
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Newell’s are hoping that a prodigal son can be convinced to return to his roots before hanging up record-breaking boots, with the South American outfit rightly proud of helping to put Messi and Diego Maradona on the road to greatness.
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Quizzed on a potential deal with Messi, Newell’s manager Cristian Fabbiani told : "I hope Messi comes to play for just four months, whenever he wants. A tournament lasts that long, four months. He could make a good duo with Ever [Banega]."