Ángel Di María is spending his last days of rest before sealing his much-anticipated return to Rosario Central, after nearly twenty years of a career in Europe. The world champion, who was a standout for Benfica in the Club World Cup with four penalty goals (including one against Boca), is enjoying a vacation in Miami with his family while finalizing the logistical details of his arrival.
The arrival in Rosario is expected to take place over the weekend on a private flight, and the official presentation is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday in the Centenario Hall of the Gigante de Arroyito, at an event organized from Buenos Aires. No major shows, but with the solemnity that the return of an idol who made history entails.
If the TMS (Transfer Matching System) clearance is completed on time and in proper form, Fideo could wear the #11 jersey again the weekend of July 13, when Central hosts Godoy Cruz for the Torneo Clausura. The anticipation is enormous, and a packed stadium is expected for his re-debut.
Meanwhile, Ariel Holan, the Canalla coach, will assess his physical condition in the first training sessions. However, the level shown by the world champion forward in his last tournament with the Portuguese team allows fans to hope to see him in action quickly, especially considering the absences of Santiago López and Enzo Copetti.
