Angel Di Maria was left in tears as he was unveiled as Rosario Central’s new player. Marking his first return to his hometown club in 18 years.

Di Maria, who was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 World Cup. Has always said he wanted to play for Rosario again, but has previously received death threats from drug gangs and has been unable to return immediately.

Rosario, some 300 kilometres from Buenos Aires, is notorious for violent crime, particularly drug gang power struggles.

“To be able to go home after so long means a lot. It’s what I always wanted to do, to come back and play for Central again. To win a championship with Central is the only thing I have never done,” said the 37-year-old, who will wear the No. 11 shirt.

“When I trained today I couldn’t believe it, it was like training for the first time in my life. “I am very happy with this training session,”

Di Maria began his career with Rosario Central at the age of four. And made his senior debut at 17 in 2005. After winning the World Youth Championship in 2007, เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย he moved to Benfica.

He then played for other giants such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and returned to Benfica again, winning around 30 trophies in total. Including scoring in the 2022 World Cup final and two Copa América triumphs.

He most recently played for Benfica in the Club World Cup. Scoring three goals as the team were eliminated by Chelsea in the round of 16.

“I have no thoughts about retiring, I just want to play. Enjoy it and keep playing at this level for as long as possible,” Di Maria said.