Softfootball gathers that Ángel Di María has made a transfer to his boyhood membership, Rosario Central.
Based on TNT Sports activities Argentina, a video revealed on X confirmed how Di Maria was visibly moved after finishing an emotional return to boyhood membership Rosario Central, marking his first look again in Argentina after almost 20 years in Europe.
¡LA TREMENDA EMOCIÓN DE ANGELITO!
El video de Rosario Central para presentar a Ángel Di María en su regreso al membership. pic.twitter.com/Q4TKBY9vH7
— TNT Sports activities Argentina (@TNTSportsAR) July 7, 2025
The 36-year-old was formally unveiled at Estadio Gigante de Arroyito on Monday night, having signed with the membership following the expiry of his contract with Benfica on the finish of the 2024-25 season.
A Rosario native, Di María first joined Central’s academy as a four-year-old in 1992, progressing by means of the ranks earlier than making his senior debut in 2005. He departed for Europe two years later and went on to get pleasure from spells at Benfica, Actual Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Juventus earlier than returning to Lisbon final 12 months.
Talking at his presentation, Di María couldn’t maintain again tears as 1000’s of followers welcomed him residence.
“That is the place all of it started,” he stated. “It’s emotional to be again, and I hope to provide the folks every thing they deserve.”
The Argentina worldwide, who has received over 130 caps and lifted the World Cup in 2022, additionally revealed recommendation from nationwide group captain Lionel Messi. “Leo instructed me, ‘Return residence. Go the place you’ll be joyful.’ And right here I’m.”
Rosario Central are subsequent in motion on Wednesday within the Copa Santa Fe round-of-16 first-leg tie in opposition to 9 de Julio. It stays unclear whether or not Di María will likely be included within the squad so quickly after finishing his return.
Di Maria’s influence was felt on the Membership World Cup for his former membership Benfica, as Softfootball earlier reported how the Portuguese facet fell to Chelsea through the knockout levels.
Angel Di Maria coolly transformed the Ninety fifth-minute penalty to degree the rating and power further time.
However Chelsea bounced again in further time, helped by the sending off of Gianluca Prestianni simply two minutes in. With the numerical benefit, the Blues surged to victory by means of targets from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Corridor, sealing a 4-1 win and a spot within the quarter-finals.
