Newell's Old Boys aiming for Lionel Messi reunion in 2027
Reports from Argentina suggest Newell's Old Boys are working on a strategy to bring Lionel Messi back to the club in early 2027.
According to reports from Argentina, the board of Newell's Old Boys is working on a strategy to bring Lionel Messi back to the club at the beginning of 2027. Following his retirement from the Argentina national team, there is speculation that the historic forward might choose to conclude his career close to home.
There is currently no official confirmation regarding negotiations or any eventual decision by the player to join the Argentine side. The possibility remains a project attributed to the Newell's leadership, which is seeking to establish the necessary conditions to present a proposal to the player and his inner circle.
Lionel Messi was part of the youth system at Newell's Old Boys between 1995 and 2000, before moving to Barcelona to continue his development. A potential return would mark his comeback to the club more than 25 years after leaving its youth divisions for Europe, potentially allowing him to play official matches in his home country for the first time in his professional career.
The strategy for acquiring Messi involves planning not only the sporting aspects but also institutional organization and the commercial impact his presence would have on the fans. The club is evaluating how to structure its team and infrastructure to accommodate a figure of his stature.