Javier Mascherano is poised to take charge of his former Barcelona and Argentina teammate Lionel Messi, with reports confirming his appointment as the new head coach of Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.
Softfootball gathered that the move represents a significant statement of intent from Inter Miami, who continue building around their star-studded roster with an experienced figure who understands both the demands of top-level football and the personalities within his new dressing room.
Mascherano’s playing career, which included a World Cup triumph alongside Messi, gives him a unique understanding of what it takes to get the best from his former teammate.
The appointment has generated significant interest from fans eager to see how the dynamic between the two former teammates translates from the pitch to the touchline.
With Messi still performing at an elite level in MLS, Mascherano inherits a squad with genuine ambitions of silverware under his new leadership.
