Angel Di Maria Returns to Boyhood Club Rosario Central
- Ángel Di María will return to Rosario Central in Argentina after completing his contract with Benfica following the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the USA in mid-2025.
- Di María previously delayed his return last summer due to safety concerns and threats against his family linked to drug-related violence in Rosario.
- The 37-year-old winger, who made his professional debut in 2005 with his hometown club Rosario Central and has since competed for leading European teams, will return home bringing a wealth of experience and an impressive collection of trophies.
- Di María has won 30 titles in Europe and six international honors with Argentina, including the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América trophies, and the club welcomed him saying, "Welcome Ángel, we’ve been waiting for you."
- This move marks the closing of an exceptional professional chapter as Di María returns to his boyhood club after representing Benfica at the Club World Cup held between June 14 and July 13 in the US.
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