Angel Di Maria is set to return to his boyhood club, Rosario Central, in Argentina. The 37-year-old winger has agreed to a deal with the Argentine side, according to reports.
Background
Di Maria had been on the verge of joining Rosario last summer but changed his plans due to increasing drug-related violence in the region and threats against his family. However, it appears that he has now decided that it is safe enough for him and his family to return home.
Career Highlights
The move marks a return home for Di Maria, who spent seven years at Real Madrid before moving on to Paris Saint-Germain in 2015. He then joined Juventus in 2022 before returning back across the Atlantic Ocean once again this year.
During his time in Europe, Di Maria won an impressive 30 titles, including:
- International Honours with Argentina:
- Two Copa America titles (2008 and 2021)
- World Cup (2022)
- Two Olympic Games medals (2008)
Rosario Central will welcome back one of their own when Di Maria joins the team. He made over 100 appearances for them between 2005-2010 before making a move abroad as a teenager.
Recent Trends in Player Movements
Di Maria’s decision comes after several other high-profile players have also returned home recently, including:
- Lionel Messi, who left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami FC
- Paulo Dybala, who left Roma after just one season
- Lautaro Martinez, who left Inter Milan after five seasons
- Enzo Fernandez, who left Benfica after just six months
- Julian Alvarez, who moved from Manchester City back across the Atlantic Ocean last summer
Future with Rosario Central
It remains unclear how long Di Maria will stay at Rosario Central or whether he will be able to help them achieve any success during their time together.
National Team Update
In related news, Argentina’s national team coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that he wants Angel Di Maria to join the squad ahead of their next match against Peru on September 1st. Scaloni expressed his enthusiasm, stating:
"We are all very happy about this news because we know what kind of player Angel is. He was always very important for us during our World Cup winning campaign last year. We are looking forward to seeing him play again soon."
The match against Peru will be played at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires. It remains unclear whether Di Maria will start or come off the bench for Argentina. However, it is clear that his return home will be welcomed by fans and players alike.
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