TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Major League Soccer (MLS) Club Inter Miami Reportedly in the stage of negotiations to recruit former Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. If he becomes the new coach of Inter Miami, he will reunite with his two former players at Barcelona, namely Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
Messi and Busquets had already joined David Beckham’s club. After that, Inter Miami is looking for a new coach after they sacked Phil Neville after only finishing last in the eastern region of MLS.
“We are in talks with Inter Miami,” said Martino before the testimonial match for Maxi Rodriguez on Sunday, 25 June 2023, quoted from The Athletic.
Lionel Messi also appeared in the testimonial match between Newell’s Old Boys and Argentina and scored three goals, including from a free kick. Apart from Barcelona, Tata Martino has also coached the Argentina national team. Now Messi and Tata Martino have the opportunity to reunite for the third time at Inter Miami.
Later, he will not only have the opportunity to reunite with Messi. Martino could also return with another former Barcelona player, Sergio Busquets. The Spaniard caught up with Messi and joined Inter Miami after not extending his contract at Barcelona.
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Inter Miami is actively working to build a strong team around Lionel Messi. Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami had a significant impact. The presence of the owner of seven Ballon d’Or titles influenced Busquets’ decision to also move to MLS.
With both players having officially joined the team, they have also been linked with stars such as Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez.
Taking into account recent arrivals and transfer rumors, the estimated total market value of the team could be close to 80 million euros ($1.3 trillion), according to data Transfer market.
Later, this potential line-up consists of Drake Callender (800,000 euros or Rp. 13 billion), Yedlin (2 million euros or Rp. 32.6 billion), Kamal Miller (4 million euros or Rp. 65.3 billion), Kryvstov (2 million euros), Jordi Alba (5 million euros or Rp. 81.6 billion), Sergio Busquets (5 million euros), Gregore (2.5 million euros). Rodolfo Pizarro (3.5 million euros), Messi (45 million euros or Rp. 734.9 billion), Luis Suarez (4 million euros) and Josef Martinez (4 million euros).
Jorge Mas, the club’s owners, have announced their ongoing bid to sign three to five more players this season. Meanwhile, Messi will make his Inter Miami debut on 21 July 2023 against Cruz Azul in a League Cup clash. Tickets for the match have sold out.
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