Lionel Messi Returns to Boyhood Club, Snubbing PSG
Is the Argentine Superstar Set for an Emotional Homecoming?
In a stunning turn of events, Lionel Messi is reportedly set to make a sensational return to his boyhood club Newells Old Boys, leaving Paris Saint-Germain FC high and dry. The news, which has sent shockwaves through the football world, emerged after Messi's former teammate Sergio Aguero let slip the bombshell during a live stream.
Messi's Heartstrings Pulled
According to Aguero, Messi has always held a deep affection for Newells, the club where he began his illustrious career. The Argentine superstar spent six years with the Newell's youth academy before joining Barcelona in 2000.
Sources close to Messi indicate that he has been eager to return to Rosario, his hometown, and end his career where it all began. The prospect of playing for Newells once again is believed to have been a key factor in his decision.
PSG Left Red-Faced
Messi's departure is a major setback for PSG, who had hoped to keep the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner in their star-studded squad. The French giants had reportedly offered Messi a lucrative contract extension, but it appears that the allure of Newells has proven too strong.
PSG will now have to scramble to fill the void left by Messi's departure, with Inter Miami and Manchester City among the clubs linked with a move for the Argentine maestro.
Inter Miami Not Giving Up
Despite Messi's imminent return to Newells, Inter Miami owner David Beckham is reportedly still hopeful of bringing the Argentine star to MLS. Beckham has long expressed his desire to sign Messi and believes he could be a transformative figure for the league.
However, with Messi now seemingly set for a Newells homecoming, it remains to be seen if Beckham will be able to convince the Argentine to consider a move to Florida.
Comments