Lionel Messi could return to former club
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi could return to Argentina's Newell's Old Boys in January 2027.
Operativ Media reports that according to information shared on social media by journalist Gonzalo Calvigioni, the prospect of the 39-year-old footballer returning to his former club is being considered more seriously than in previous periods.
The journalist stated that Messi has never been closer to a move to Newell's Old Boys and that the transfer could materialize in January 2027. However, there is no concrete agreement between the parties yet, and the Argentine star has not made any statement regarding the potential move.
In February 2026, Newell's Old Boys Vice President Juan Manuel Medina announced that the club was working to sign Messi in the first half of 2027. According to him, discussions have already taken place with the player's representatives.
Messi played for the youth teams of Newell's Old Boys before moving to Barcelona in 2000.
In the 2026/2027 season, he scored 29 goals and provided 15 assists in 34 appearances for Inter Miami. The player's contract with the American club runs until the end of 2028.
