Argentina footballer Angel Di Maria returns to boyhood club Rosario Central

Argentine forward Angel Di Maria will return to his homeland to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central. PHOTO: AFP

UPDATED May 30, 2025, 10:13 AM

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BUENOS AIRES - Argentine forward Angel Di Maria will return to his homeland to play for his boyhood club Rosario Central, the Argentine Primera Division club announced on May 29.

"Our history together has more pages to write. Welcome home," the Rosario-based club said alongside a video posted on X.

The 37-year-old Di Maria, who retired from international football in 2024, began his career at Rosario Central in 2005 before joining Benfica in 2007.

He then moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris St Germain, and Juventus, before rejoining Benfica again in 2023.

Di Maria won 30 titles during his time in Europe, along with six international honours with Argentina, including two Copa America titles, the 2022 World Cup and the 2008 Olympic Games.

The winger will join Rosario Central after Benfica's participation in next month's Club World Cup in the United States, where the Portuguese club are in Group C alongside Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Auckland City. REUTERS

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