Former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano is set to become the new manager of Inter Miami FC, giving him the opportunity to coach his former national team teammate, Lionel Messi, at the Major League Soccer (MLS) club.
Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news in a tweet on X on Friday, citing reports from @CLMerlo. Romano wrote, “Javier Mascherano will be the new head coach of Inter Miami. Agreement done for the Argentine head coach, who always had a special friendship with Leo Messi. Documents being prepared.”
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Mascherano will replace Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who recently stepped down from his role as head coach for personal reasons, despite having one year left on his contract.
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