"Oh my god" Messi is seeking to leave the U.S. and return to his former team Newell's "Leaving to solve his wish before retirement" to Argentina for the first time in 27 years

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Lionel Messi (39, Inter Miami), the "God of Football," has been raised to return to his Argentina home team to achieve his boyhood dream. It is currently under contract with Inter Miami until 2028, but a return in the form of a "surprise lease" is under discussion in the first half of 2027.

Britain's Daily Mirror reported on the 4th (local time) that "Messi is in negotiations with the club to return to Newell's Old Voice, his dream."

Juan Manuel Medina, vice chairman of Newell's Old Voice, reportedly officially acknowledged Messi's recruitment in a recent interview with Argentine media TN. Vice Chairman Medina said, "We are working on getting Messi to play in the New Wells uniform in the first half of 2027," adding, "This is not just a project for New Wells." It is a huge project for the city of Rosario and the region and for the whole of Argentine football."

"It all depends on how much we can provide infrastructure and competitive programs," he added.

The practical stumbling block is the length of the contract. Messi re-signed with Inter Miami in October last year and has to stay in the U.S. until the 2028 season. However, there is a solution to the possibility of rescheduling MLS.

"From the 2027 season, MLS is expected to split the season to keep pace with the European league schedule," the media said. "In this period, Messi could choose to go to Argentina on a short-term loan to maintain his sense of play."

Newell's is the home of the heart for Messi. He grew up at Newell's Youth Academy for seven years before leaving for Barcelona at the age of 13, scoring 234 goals, and now even has a stand named after him in his home stadium.

Messi has also expressed his willingness to return several times through interviews in the past. "I've always said my dream is to play for Newell's," he said in 2017, "but I can't be sure that the safety of my family and children is the top priority due to Argentina's security issues."

Meanwhile, Messi is also showing off his overwhelming skills on the U.S. stage. Since joining Inter Miami, he has scored 77 goals in 88 appearances and won the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and League Cup trophies.

At the time of signing Messi's contract, owner David Beckham praised Messi's dedication, saying, "We brought the best player in history to our city, and he is still thirsty for victory." Soccer fans around the world are paying attention to whether Messi will be able to leave Beckham's support behind and step on the ground in Argentina in 2027.

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