Lionel Messi: Newell's Old Boys fans urge Barcelona legend to return to Argentine club- Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys want him back - The fans of the Argentine club took to the street to express their desires to have him back - Man City, Man United and Inter Milan are also interested in securing his services after leaving Camp Nou PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Lionel Messi's decision to quit Barcelona this summer has sparked up protests among Newell's Old Boys supporters in Argentina. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed his exit plans after handing the Catalan club his transfer request earlier this week. Since then, top clubs in Europe including Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Paris Saint Germain are on his case. Although, many believe the 33-year-old might pitch his tent with the Citizens due to his affiliation with Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero. Read also Ronaldo Delima tops list of highest goalscorers at 21 for club and country (see where Messi and Ronaldo are) Daily Mail reports that Newell's fans have not given up on a chance to re-sign the superstar who has been at the Camp Nou 2000. The supporters took to the streets of Rosario en-mass to put on a colourful parade in their bid to tempt Messi back to Argentina. "Your dream, our desire", was the major message the fans displayed during their protest with red and black flares while proudly donning multiple forms of Messi merchandise. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Daily Mail reveals that Messi started out as a youth player at Newell's Old Boys between 1994 and 2000 before his eventual move to Barcelona a year later, where his career took off. So far at the Camp Nou, Messi has scored an astonishing 634 goals and created 285 assists in 731 appearances for the Spanish giants but he is about to stop there for a fresh challenge elsewhere. Read also Jose Mourinho makes stunning statement about Lampard after win against Wolves Though, Messi may not return to his boyhood club just now as the club's head of their English supporters club, Jamie Ralph, admitted that is the case. "Personally I think it's a bit too soon, but what people need to understand is that Newell's have a bit of a track record of pulling flagship signings out of nowhere, and that's why people think it's not that impossible," Ralph said. "Diego Maradona was at Sevilla in Spain – he was only 33, so he was the same age as Messi – and he came back and signed for Newell's, which was unbelievable at the time. This was the year before the 1994 World Cup. "There's this real feeling that for players who come through the club, money doesn't matter, it's really the feeling to come back and play for their shirt again in front of the fans and really feel that you're part of that club again. Read also Harry Maguire £80million deal to Manchester United: top details "There's a bit of romanticism going on. I do think Messi will play for Newell's one day, but personally think it's a little bit too soon." Meanwhile, Newell's vice-president Cristian D'Amico recently expressed his hope that Messi will one day don the club's colours again. "I don't know if it is impossible. It is all up to him and his family,' D'Amico told TNT Sports. "As directors we have to provide the best context possible to help him make a decision. When Maradona came to Newell's nobody thought he could come. I hope that something similar can happen with Leo. "Obviously we shouldn't be making things up, this is a delicate subject. What Newell's doesn't dream of seeing the world's best player in their team's colours? Time will tell maybe, we have to stay calm." Legit.ng earlier reported that Lionel Messi sets sight to renewing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo if he decides to join Inter Milan this summer. Read also Premier League schedule for 2022 season: Never miss a game The six-time Ballon d'Or winner has made it clear he wants to leave Camp Nou after handing them a transfer request earlier this week. Though the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are interested in luring him to their clubs, the 33-year-old has been tipped to join Antonio Conte's side. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys want him back - The fans of the Argentine club took to the street to express their desires to have him back - Man City, Man United and Inter Milan are also interested in securing his services after leaving Camp Nou PAY ATTENTION: ! PAY ATTENTION: ' Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye |