Santa Fe governor Maximiliano Pullaro has sparked speculation by stating there is a genuine possibility Lionel Messi could play for a Rosario club. Pullaro made these comments in an interview with radio station Cadena 3 Rosario, as reported by La Nación's sports portal.
The provincial leader admitted he does not possess concrete information about the Argentine star's plans but sensed a positive mood in his inner circle. "Hay una posibilidad de que el mejor jugador del mundo venga a jugar aquí un tiempo a la ciudad de Rosario," Pullaro said. He clarified that Messi is under no obligation to inform him of his decisions, though they have spoken on occasion.
What exactly did Pullaro say about Messi?
Maximiliano Pullaro was cautious yet optimistic in his remarks. He stated he had seen "a little enthusiasm" in the player's close entourage regarding a potential return to Argentine football. "Ojalá, ojalá," the governor expressed when asked about this dream coming true for local fans. His role, he insisted, is that of just another enthusiast, with no access to operational details of a potential deal.
These comments arrive during a busy sporting period for Rosario Central. The team sits seventh in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 11 points, from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in seven matches. Their goal difference is positive (+1), having scored 8 and conceded 7. In the title race, El Canalla trails leaders Argentinos Juniors by 5 points.
What is Rosario Central's current context?
The team is dealing with the bitter taste of a recent defeat. On August 29, Rosario Central lost 1-2 to Gimnasia La Plata at the Gigante de Arroyito. This loss interrupted a positive streak, as in their four previous matches the team had managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and only 1 defeat (LDWW).
The squad must react quickly, as their next fixture is a tough one. They will visit Tigre, the second-placed team, on September 13. Upcoming matches can be checked on our fixtures page. A win there would be key to staying in the upper part of the standings and closing the gap.
What would Messi's arrival imply?
The mere possibility, however remote, of seeing Lionel Messi wearing a Rosario club's shirt is a topic of enormous magnitude. His arrival would have an unprecedented sporting, media, and economic impact for the receiving institution. Pullaro did not specify which club he was referring to, but Messi's emotional bond with Newell's Old Boys is public knowledge.
For Rosario Central, focused on their league performance, any external rumor must not distract their concentration. The team needs points to continue climbing the table and the current squad, whose data is available in our squad section, bears the immediate responsibility. The priority is the match against Tigre, a direct rival in the standings.
The La Nación Deportes report notes this is a developing story. Meanwhile, Rosario Central has a clear challenge: to improve their performance after the last defeat and prepare for a key duel against the second-placed team on September 13.
