Argentinian football is preparing to attempt a historic upheaval in the coming years by seeking to bring Lionel Messi back to his country to wear the jersey of Newell's Old Boys, the club where the Tango star began his career.

The club's vice president, Juan Manuel Medina, confirmed in statements to the Argentine media outlet "TN" that the club's management is working on developing a special project aimed at realizing this dream.

According to Medina, the current idea is for Messi to join Newell's during the first half of 2027, although there is no formal agreement yet. He said, "We are working on having Leo play for Newell's in the first half of 2027, but there is nothing more than that at the moment."

The club's vice president clarified that the project is not limited to the sports aspect alone but goes beyond the boundaries of Newell's itself, stating: "This is a project that surpasses Newell's; it is a project for the city of Rosario, for the province, and for Argentine football as a whole."

Although Messi renewed his contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2028, his name remains central to a project with sporting, economic, and social dimensions. Medina pointed out that the top authorities in the city of Rosario are also involved in this idea, reflecting the project's scale and importance.

The official revealed that the initial communications began in 2024, but the talk of Messi returning to Rosario remained speculative for years without becoming a reality. The current club president, Ignacio Buerro, who won the elections in December 2025, is the main initiator of this long-term project.

As part of the preparations, Newell's Club underwent several significant updates, most notably the renovation of the Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, along with extensive improvements at the Jorge B. Griffa training center, in an attempt to provide an environment worthy of a potential return of the global star.

Although there is no final decision, Medina confirmed that the club has indeed reached out to Messi's circle: "The idea has been discussed and proposed, but there are no clear definitions today."

If this scenario materializes and Newell's convinces Messi to return to Argentina after his stint with Inter Miami, the global star would compete in the Argentine league at the age of 41. A dream that seems distant, but this time it is based on a clear project that could change the face of Argentine football.