Argentine international Paredes said that he knew in January this year that Di Maria would return to Rosario Central to play football.

37-year-old Di Maria has announced that she will return to join the former leader Rosario Central, who comes from Rosario Central Youth Training. And Paredes revealed that he knew about it before. "I went to Portugal to visit him with my family. I had two days off. We had a close relationship, not only between the two of us, but also between our wives and children. It was a great relationship. We suddenly came to him, and they had just negotiated with Rosario Central and they were very happy at that time."

Paredes continued: "When was that, a long time ago, I think it was in January this year. I don't want to exaggerate, but it was in January."

Paredes also said: "It's really great to go back to Argentina to play football, not only for Argentina football, but also for himself. He wanted to play football many times in the past, but there was only one reason that hindered him. He is now able to realize his dream, which makes me very happy."

Finally, the reporter asked if Messi could also go back to his hometown Rosario to play football. Paredes replied: "Messi? It seems impossible to me."