Johnny Manziel Getting Curiosity From Area Soccer League, Commish Slid In DMs!

Comeback SZN 2.0 might be on the horizon … ‘trigger there’s one group clamoring to get Johnny Manziel to go well with up as soon as once more — the Area Soccer League!!

That is proper — the AFL is relaunching in 2024 below new management … forming 16 groups for a 10-game season.

TMZ Sports activities spoke with new AFL commissioner Lee Hutton III — the primary black professional league commish in United States historical past — on the thrilling occasions for the nation’s favourite sport … and he is eyeing some massive names to affix in.

“Absolutely,” Hutton mentioned. “Some of them have received personal [direct messages] from me. I reached out to Johnny Manziel. So, Johnny, I’m a Texas guy. So, if you’re ready to come back and indoors — because you did very well — we will take you. We will find a spot for you.”

31-year-old Manziel was one of the electrical gamers on the gridiron as soon as upon a time … successful the Heisman in 2012 and finally going within the first spherical of the NFL Draft two years later.

However issues fizzled out … and the previous Texas A&M famous person bounced round to the CFL and different leagues earlier than strolling away from the game for good.

Manziel has been open about his struggles with dependancy and psychological well being … however it seems he is doing significantly better and is on a great path, so maybe he will get the itch to offer it one other go??

No matter whether or not Manziel hops aboard the AFL ship, Hutton — an lawyer for high-profile instances and celebrities — mentioned there are thrilling occasions forward for the org … and so they’re anticipating to fulfill followers’ starvation for soccer all year long.

Hutton added he is been choosing the brains of former house owners, coaches and commissioners of the AFL … and everybody’s been tremendous useful as he transitions into the brand new place.