Another mega move set for Inter Miami? Top Croatian striker rumored to join Lionel Messi
Although top players like Lionel Messi, Busquets, and Alba play for Inter Miami, the club management would not rule out signing even more star footballers.
Lionel Messi walks through the field during team practice with Argentina; Image: AP
Inter Miami has been on a roll since Lionel Messi joined the club. The MLS has been in a massive upward pivot as they continue to dominate the league after being one of the most underperforming franchises. With Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also followed him in Miami. The Miami-based outfit got the leader they have been waiting for, and he is leading the team gracefully.
3 things you need to know
- Inter Miami recently won the Leagues Cup Final
- The club's top draws are Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba
- Miami will face Houston in the U.S. Open Cup Final
Another top football star could join Inter Miami
While Inter Miami has top odds like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, the club members would certainly not rule out adding more superstar footballers. As per reports via The Dubrovnik Times, the David Beckham co-owned club may consider bringing in Luka Modric. The Croatian midfielder has a year left in his contract with La Liga outfit Real Madrid CF. There are chances that he may consider a move after concluding his run with the Los Blancos.
According to reports, club co-owner David Beckham is eager to sign the Croatian international so that he may play alongside Lionel Messi for his team.
[Luka Modric gestures during Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 22, 2023; Image: AP]
Witnessing Modric with his former Barcelona foe Messi will be a stellar sight. But he may not be the only preferred choice for Inter Miami. A while back, reports surfaced that the Miami-based outfit had been on the run to swoop in Luis Suarez.
MLS coach reveals why Lionel Messi chose Inter Miami over other clubs
Amid Lionel Messi's turbulent PSG run, he received a bunch of mouth-watering offers. The Argentine striker received a record-breaking offer from Al Hilal, which would have made him one of the highest-paid athletes. While the Inter Miami move shocked a lot of people, the Philadelphia Union coach shared a compelling reason as to why he chose Miami over other top-tier clubs. He mentioned via the Miami Herald:
“Sometimes people forget, he was the first piece. I think Messi comes because Tata’s there. Busquets comes because Tata’s there. And Alba, as well. He was the first move in this whole thing that really transformed the club.
“He’s the leader, an incredible coach, an incredible person. When you think of Tata, you can see how his players respond and react to him almost like a father figure who is an incredible soccer mind, as well.”
Inter Miami will face Orlando City in a regular season MLS match, and then they will clash against the Houston Dynamo for the U.S. Open Cup.
