Phil Neville, head coach of Inter Miami, has acknowledged that his team is attempting to sign Lionel Messi. The Paris Saint-Germain star has been connected to David Beckham’s MLS franchise, which was recently established, for a few years.
With Messi’s contract expiring at the end of the season, speculation about a move to Florida has increased. While Barcelona is also keeping an eye on the situation, their financial situation may prevent a possible return, allowing Miami to take advantage if the World Cup winner decides to end his Ligue 1 career.
Neville confirmed long-standing rumors of his team’s interest in Messi, stating that it would be a “game-changing” deal for football in the US if it were to happen.
Fans have ridiculed the idea of Neville, a former Manchester United utility defender, managing arguably the greatest player of all time, but it could become a reality if Messi is permitted to run down his contract.
Messi has verbally agreed to extend his stay at the Parc Des Princes, but he has not signed a contract in the two months since the World Cup. Despite the uncertainty over his future, Messi has been in brilliant form this season, scoring 16 goals and providing 13 assists in 27 games.
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