Another former Barcelona teammate of Messi set for Inter Miami as head coach

Following the resignation of Gerardo 'Tata' Martino and the many names linked, Barcelona's Inter Miami reunion is expected to grow on the bench.

Inter Miami is in the news again with an exciting and eye-catching new signing, but this time it's for the coaching position. After Gerardo “Tata” Martino recently stepped down as leader of the project led by Lionel Messi, a list of candidates emerged, and as of this Friday, one name stands out: Javier Mascherano.

According to Argentinian journalist Cesar Luis Merlo and multiple reports from Miami, the 40-year-old has been chosen by the club's management to replace Martino as head coach and lead Inter Miami into a new era, with stars such as Messi, Suárez and Busquets. , and Jordi Alba, his former teammates at Barcelona.

The former Liverpool midfielder is expected to arrive in Florida after a mixed spell in charge of Argentina's Olympic and U-21 teams, whose potential he struggled to maximize. Mascherano was sometimes criticized by the press and fans, but always had the support of the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mascherano will take part in Barcelona's reunion at Inter Miami

In his first role as head coach of a senior team, Mascherano will be surrounded by many friends and familiar faces, an environment that could foster the growth of both Inter Miami and the coach himself, both of whom are driven by ambition and, in many ways, destined for success.

If, as expected, the appointment becomes official in the coming hours, Mascherano will take charge for almost four months to refine the details and build the new squad. Inter Miami's early elimination from MLS and the offseason in American soccer give him ample time to get off to a good start.