Inter Miami of the Major League Soccer (MLS) reportedly want to appoint former Barcelona manager Gerardo Tata Martino as their new manager as they continue their pursuit of Lionel Messi.According to Marca, TUDN journalist Luis Omar Tapia, Martino is the front-runner to succeed Phil Neville, who was fired by the Herons on Friday (June 2).
After his team was eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the group stage, the Argentine coach recently resigned from his position as head coach of the Mexico national team.Martino is a clever choice, given his sparkling resume of instructing any semblance of Barcelona, Argentina, Atlanta Joined together and Mexico.
He has won the MLS Cup and the Supercopa de Espana. Miami trust that his arrangement can convince Messi to move to the DRV PNK Arena.From 2013 to 2016, the legendary Argentine played for La Abiceleste under Martino’s direction. During his tenure as Barca manager from 2013 to 2014, he also made 46 appearances for the coach.
The 35-year-old Messi is wanted by the Herons and will be leaving PSG when his contract ends at the end of June. They have admired the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner for a long time, and David Beckham owns the MLS franchise.Miami’s previous director Neville conceded in February that the club were keen on Messi and his previous Barcelona partner Sergio Busquets, telling The Times:
The rumor that we are interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets is true, and I am not going to refute it. I believe Miami has been linked to every top football player in the world since I joined.Al Hilal and Barcelona, on the other hand, are competing with the Herons for Messi’s signature.
When it comes to their desire to re-sign the legendary forward, the Blaugranas have made their intentions abundantly clear in public. In the meantime, Al-Za’eem is said to want to announce his potential signing on June 6.
The head of Barcelona says the club is ready to welcome back Lionel Messi:
The Blaugrana were unable to afford a new contract for their iconic attacker, so Lionel Messi left the Camp Nou in 2021. During his time in Catalonia, he won the Ballon d’Or six times, scoring 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 games across all competitions.
Although the Argentine had to leave because of financial issues, Barcelona did not want to lose their renowned No. 10. However, ever since he joined PSG, rumors of a possible return to the Blaugrana have persisted.
Xavi, the manager of Barca, has confirmed that his team wants to bring Messi back, and he even has a plan for the Argentine:He is aware of our readiness to receive him. There is no change. We have possibilities. We need Leo here. Give him the option. I am willing to incorporate him into our system.
This season, Messi has been in excellent form for PSG, scoring 21 goals and assisting on 20 others in 40 games across all competitions.On Saturday, June 3, he will make his final appearance for the Ligue 1 champions when they play Clermont Foot at the Parc des Princes. As he leaves Paris, he will then make a decision about his future.