Javier Mascherano closes in on Lionel Messi reunion at Inter Miami

Barcelona's reunion at Inter Miami is expected to go ahead in the coming weeks, with Javier Mascherano tipped to take over the vacant manager's role.

Tata Martino has opted to resign following the defeat of Inter Miami in the MLS play-offs. His successor will be called upon in the coming weeks, with Mascherano being the big favourite.

Martino confirmed his move was made for personal reasons and he expects to return to Argentina before the start of the 2025 MLS campaign.

Mascherano is under contract as Argentina U20 boss until the end of 2024, with the former midfielder looking for a new career challenge.

According to reports from Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, Mascherano is open to signing a long-term contract in Florida in what would be his first senior club role after impressing within the Argentina national team.

In addition to his U20 job, Mascherano led the U23 team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris when they lost to silver medalists France in the quarter-finals.