With tensions at Barca supposedly higher, both D’Amico and Maxi Rodriguez asked Messi to return to Argentina.
Newell’s Old Boys vice president Cristian D’Amico has confirmed that his club’s doors are always open to Lionel Messi, but acknowledges that the player will decide whether he wants to return.
Messi, who had been part of Newell’s academy before moving to Catalunya at the age of 13, once again struggled to inspire Barcelona who underperformed when held to a 2-2 draw Atletico Madrid on Wednesday (1/7) early morning local time yesterday, and it became their third draw in the last four matches at LaLiga.
That speed allowed them to hand over the title initiative to their main rival Real Madrid, who now has the potential to win four points at the top if he defeats Getafe on Friday (3/7) early morning hrs later.
The future of Messi at Camp Nou is very rarely doubted, and although in the past he has stated that he returned home Argentina It will be very difficult for family reasons, D’Amico insists Newell will not give up hope to see the Argentine superstar playing on the ground of his home city, Rosario.
“I don’t know if that’s impossible. It’s up to him and his family,” D’Amico told TNT Sports.
“As directors we have to provide the best context to help him make decisions. When [Diego] Maradona came to Newell, no one thought she was coming.
“I hope something similar can happen with Leo.
“Obviously we shouldn’t be making this up, this is a complicated subject. Doesn’t Newell’s dream of seeing the world’s best players in the colors of their team? Time will answer maybe, but we need to stay calm.”
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Newell’s welcomed a former favorite this week, after veteran striker Ignacio Scocco joined on a free transfer from River Plate to start his fourth term at the club.
Former star Liverpool and Atletico Madrid Maxi Rodriguez also returned to Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in 2019 for the third period, and the 39-year-old asked his 2010 World Cup team mate – Messi – to take a step home.
“I hope he will reach a certain point. It will be a dream for supporters. There is a family behind him and it can be complicated. But if he comes, he better do it soon or I won’t be able to play with him at Newell’s!” said Maxi.
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