In a monumental move, Inter Miami have crowned former Argentina international Javier Mascherano as the club’s new head coach, reestablishing the link with his former teammate Lionel Messi who now manages the Major League Soccer (MLS) side. The announcement was made on Tuesday, marking an exciting chapter for both the manager and the franchise.
Mascherano, enjoying an impressive contract until 2027, brings a wealth of experience from his playing career, including stints at renowned clubs such as River Plate, Corinthians, Liverpool and Barcelona, where he shared the pitch with Messi both at club and national level.
At 40, Mascherano is transitioning from a prominent role coaching Argentina’s youth teams, including overseeing the under-23 team tipped for glory at the 2024 Olympics.
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“Having the opportunity to lead a club of the stature of Inter Miami is both an honor and a privilege that I look forward to fully embracing,” expressed Mascherano, praising the club’s aspirations and state-of-the-art facilities.
He added, “I look forward to collaborating with everyone at Inter Miami to elevate the club and provide more unforgettable moments for our fans.”
The role marks Mascherano’s first foray into club management, earning him the affectionate nickname “The Little Boss” among supporters.
Joining Messi in the squad, Mascherano will also lead a star-studded squad including his former Barcelona colleagues Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
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Inter Miami found themselves looking for a new managerial figure after Gerardo “Tata” Martino resigned due to personal commitments. Despite dominating the MLS regular season standings and winning the Supporters’ Shield with a record 74 points in 34 matches, the team suffered an early elimination in the MLS Cup playoffs a few weeks ago.
Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas highlighted Mascherano’s incomparable career as an asset, saying: “Javier has a unique blend of skills and experience that aligns perfectly with what we were looking for, coming from his playing time on the world stage to his coaching efforts at international youth level.”
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