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Newell's Old Boys manager invites Lionel Messi to seal shock homecoming transfer as Inter Miami superstar tipped to revive partnership with ex-Argentina team-mate

<p>Rosario native Messi spent time in Newell’s youth system before heading to Barcelona in 2000 and starting out on a path to superstardom. He is now an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-lionel-messi-lifts-trophy-46-inter-miami-superstar-most-decorated-player-all-time-inter-miami-supporters-shield-mls-2024/blta5661435124b5e01" target="_blank">the most decorated player of all-time</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Messi is currently plying his trade in MLS for Inter Miami, with there an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-stay-inter-miami-2026-happy-claim-alexis-mac-allister-argentina-international-future-mls-world-cup-trophy-defence/blte1763b48093403e0" target="_blank">extension option in his contract with the Herons for 2026</a>. At 37 years of age, it remains to be seen <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-stunning-deal-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-team-mates-short-term-contract-unite-eternal-rivals-mls-inter-miami/blt26a029384cde3c27" target="_blank">how many more seasons the Argentine GOAT has left in him</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Newell’s are hoping that a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-burgos-pass-through-newells-signing-extension-barcelona/q0nsvhwpecoa189nkmda9kd68" target="_blank">prodigal son can be convinced to return to his roots</a> before hanging up record-breaking boots, with the South American outfit rightly proud of helping to put Messi and Diego Maradona on the road to greatness.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Quizzed on a potential deal with Messi, Newell’s manager Cristian Fabbiani told <a href="https://www.espn.com.ar/futbol/argentina/nota/_/id/14986344/ogro-fabbiani-newells-triunfo-boca-gago-pedido-messi-espn-f90 " target="_blank"><em>ESPN F90</em></a>: "I hope Messi comes to play for just four months, whenever he wants. A tournament lasts that long, four months. He could make a good duo with Ever [Banega]."</p>

WHAT NEWELL'S OLD BOYS COACH SAID

<p>Messi has played alongside Banega for Argentina in the past. They <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-olympics-dream-thiago-almada-captain-armband-inter-miami-superstar-paris-2024-gold-medal/blt29a11155eeabbb90" target="_blank">savoured gold medal glory at the 2008 Olympic Games</a> in Beijing and took in several outings together when representing their country at senior level.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

Newell's Old Boys manager invites Lionel Messi to seal shock homecoming transfer as Inter Miami superstar tipped to revive partnership with ex-Argentina team-mate | Goal.com

Newell’s Old Boys have invited Lionel Messi to seal a shock homecoming transfer, with a “four-month” contract being lined up for the Inter Miami star.

Newell&apos;s Old Boys manager invites Lionel Messi to seal shock homecoming transfer as Inter Miami superstar tipped to revive partnership with ex-Argentina team-mate