Di María returns to Argentina, yet his farewell to Benfica remains pending.
Ángel Di María, Argentine footballer currently with SL Benfica, is set to return to his childhood club, Club Atlético Rosario Central, following Benfica's participation in the Club World Cup. According to an official statement released by Benfica, Di María will represent Benfica in the tournament, after which he will join Rosario Central.
The Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA, pits Benfica against Boca Juniors, Auckland City, and Bayern Munich in the group stages. The exact schedule and progression of the tournament will determine the timing of Di María's return to Rosario Central.
Rumors of Di María's return had circulated for weeks, prompted by a recent visit to Rosario for personal reasons. Despite his contract with Benfica extending until June 2024, his impending departure is now officially confirmed.
In his second stint with Benfica, Di María, 37, has won a Supercup in August 2023 and a League Cup in January 2024. He is set to play in one more match for Benfica before his emotional return to Rosario Central, marking nearly two decades since his professional debut in Argentina.
[1] The Club World Cup schedule and progression will determine the exact date of Di María's return to Rosario Central.[2] Di María's contract with Benfica extends until June 2024, but he is expected to join Rosario Central following the Club World Cup.
- Di María's return to Rosario Central will be determined by the schedule and progression of the Club World Cup, which features Benfica, Boca Juniors, Auckland City, and Bayern Munich.
- After participating in the Club World Cup, Di María is expected to join his childhood club, Rosario Central, despite his contract with Benfica extending until June 2024.
