Angel Di María returns home: Argentina’s star footballer chooses his hometown club Rosario Central
A new luminous chapter has been added to the history of Argentine and global football — legendary Argentina national team player and one of the most talented footballers of the present era, Ángel Di María, has made a surprising turn in his career by returning to his childhood club, Rosario Central, after a lengthy stint in Europe. This move has been met with enthusiastic support from fans and the football community worldwide, who closely follow the illustrious journey of the 2022 World Cup champion. It is noteworthy that the 37-year-old player, who has been one of the most outstanding and successful figures in contemporary football for many years, left Portugal’s Benfica — the club where he began his European career — and became a new member of his native club, Rosario Central. Club officials and social media outlets joyfully announced the news, emphasizing that while specific contract details are yet to be finalized, the most important fact is the legendary player’s return to her roots. Angel Di María is a Rosario Central academy graduate, who in 2007 transferred abroad to join Europe’s top clubs. His career spans significant performances with Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus. Throughout these years, he secured numerous trophies: Portuguese and Spanish championships, five French league titles, and the UEFA Champions League trophy in the 2013/14 season with Madrid. His achievements with the Argentine national team are equally impressive: 145 caps and 31 goals, with a particularly memorable contribution in winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, helping Argentina claim the coveted title. Thanks to his technical skill, perseverance, and tenacity, Di María has cemented his status as one of the finest Argentine players of the modern age. Aligning with this exciting comeback news, reports earlier highlighted Lionel Messi scoring a stunning goal in the USA, further exemplifying the unpredictable brilliance of today’s international football scene.