A cousin of Barcelona captain Leo Messi says playing his club football in Argentina would be "complicated".

Messi has long spoken of closing his career with Newell's Old Boys.

Maxi Biancucchi says, "If it wasn't for the insecurity, I have no doubts that he would play in Argentina, that's the only thing than can affect him returning."

And on Newell's, Biancucchi is hopeful.

"It's my dream to see him there," added Biancucchi. "It's difficult, imagine if Messi played a clasico, the kids having to go to school... the city is a madhouse."