Javier Mascherano admits to having snubbed David Beckham and a move to MLS expansion side Inter Miami in favour of returning to his roots at Estudiantes.
The veteran Argentine finds himself back in his homeland after enjoying a memorable spell in Europe.
He could, however, have taken in one last challenge outside of South America before retracing his steps to where it all began.
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The opportunity was there for Mascherano to join an exciting project in Florida.
Manchester United and Real Madrid legend Beckham has pieced together a new franchise in MLS that will be making its bow in the 2020 campaign and former Liverpool and Barcelona star Mascherano held discussions about joining the ranks.