There has been much controversy regarding the future of Lionel Messi over the past few weeks. While there are rumors that Messi will continue to stay at PSG, some say that he will return to FC Barcelona. However, Messi’s former teammate and close friend, Sergio Aguero, has made a stunning revelation regarding Messi’s future. The former Manchester City star has claimed that Messi might return to his old club, Newell’s Old Boys.
The Daily Mail reported that Aguero, during an interview with UOL, revealed Messi’s plans for the future. Aguero claimed, “He is seriously considering the possibility of playing for Newell’s.” There has been much confusion regarding Messi’s contract situation. Even though there is a report of a verbal agreement between Messi and PSG, the Argentine talisman is yet to put pen to the paper.
❗️As things stand, the trend is more towards Leo Messi not renewing his contract with PSG.
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— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) February 20, 2023
Moreover, there is also the possibility of a return to Barcelona. Although Messi’s father and agent, Jorge Messi, played down the chances of Messi’s return to Barca, the rumors still continue. Recently, Barca coach Xavi said that he is still in contact with Messi and would welcome Messi’s return to Barca. However, the revelations add a twist to the story.
However, Messi’s former Barcelona and Argentine teammate, Maxi Rodriguez shot down the rumors. Rodriguez said, “Kun (Aguero) is Kun. He can’t keep quiet. We will see…We will not get ahead of the facts.” Although Maxi Rodriguez tried to downplay the rumors of Messi’s move to Newell’s, this news has excited a lot of fans, especially the Argentines.
Lionel Messi talks about retiring at Newell’s Old Boys
Lionel Messi first played for his boyhood club, Newell’s, back in 1994. Messi spent 6 years at the club, and as per reports, scored 234 goals in 176 games. In addition to Messi, late Argentine legend Diego Maradona has also played for the Argentine club. There is even a report that during Maradona’s debut match for Newell’s, a 6-year-old Lionel Messi came on the pitch at halftime to do tricks with the ball.
Insane! Miguel Martinez, a press secretary at Rosario Football Association, went through all official papers from Lionel Messi’s young years at Newell’s Old Boys in his hometown Rosario between 1994-1999. Turn out Messi scored 234 goals in 176 games between the ages of 7 and 12.
— Maxi (@MaaxiAngelo) August 12, 2021
Messi has often reiterated his desire to end his career at Newell’s Old Boys. As per the FourFourTwo magazine, Messi talked about Newell’s in an interview with Urban Planet back in 2016. The PSG star said, “If I go back to Argentina tomorrow, which I would love, the club I would be play for would be Newell’s. As I said before, I do not know when it will be, or whether I will or not. “
🚨 Newell’s Old Boys will invite Lionel Messi to play in a testimonial game for Maxi Rodríguez on Friday 16th of June at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. The occasion is seen by the club as a “test run” ahead of a possible return to Rosario for Messi in the future. @infobae 🇦🇷🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/b5zP7mTDge
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) February 24, 2023
“But yes, I can assure you that I would love to play in the Argentine league and for Newell’s, but from there it depends on many things,” Messi continued. As per reports, Newell’s has invited Messi to play in a testimonial match for Maxi Rodriguez in June this year. This occasion is being considered to be a “test run” in case Messi does return to play for Newell’s in the future.