Overview
- Vice president Juan Manuel Medina says the club is working to have Lionel Messi play in the first half of 2027, while stressing there are no formal deals or definitions.
- The plan is framed as larger than the club itself, involving Rosario, the Province of Santa Fe and Argentine football authorities to create the necessary conditions.
- Initial contacts with Messi’s close circle began in 2024, aligning with the UNEN group’s rise and the December 2025 election of president Ignacio Boero.
- Messi remains under contract with Inter Miami through the 2028 MLS season, a key constraint that shapes any potential arrangement.
- Club messaging highlights infrastructure, security, living logistics and a competitive team as prerequisites, while media claims of stronger assurances with provincial officials remain unverified.