‘A project bigger than Newell’s’: the bold plan to bring Leo Messi home | OneFootball

The management of Newell’s Old Boys has launched an ambitious project to have Lionel Messi wear the red-and-black jersey in the first half of 2027. Juan Manuel Medina, the club’s first vice president, confirmed that the institution is working on this proposal, clarifying that, although the idea has been raised, there are still no concrete decisions.

A project of provincial and national scale

According to Medina, the plan goes beyond the club’s boundaries: “It’s a project for the city of Rosario, the Province, and Argentine football”. The success of this initiative will depend on the institution’s ability to provide adequate infrastructure and a competitive sports framework that will entice the captain of the Argentine National Team.

The timeline for the return operation

The choice of 2027 is because it would be the final stage of his career, following the 2026 World Cup. The operation is being handled with strict secrecy, considering that Messi would complete one more year with Inter Miami before arriving in Rosario.

Messi’s current situation in the U.S.

Currently, the star has a contract with Inter Miami CF until the end of the 2028 season. Since his arrival in 2023, he has been the central figure in the club’s growth, achieving titles such as the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, while the franchise prepares to inaugurate its new stadium, the Miami Freedom Park.

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