Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are becoming a member of Inter Miami to compete, not for a vacation, the newly appointed coach of the Major League Soccer (MLS) aspect Gerardo Martino stated.
The 60-year-old coached Messi and Busquets at Barcelona in 2013-14 earlier than managing Argentina from 2014-16.
Record seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, 36, opted to not renew his contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain and will likely be reunited with former Barca workforce mate Busquets, who spent 18 years at Camp Nou.
Martino stated throughout his introductory press convention on Thursday that each Messi and Busquets had spoken with him about coming to Miami to achieve success.
“This happens to us even on a personal level; sometimes we associate the United States, Miami, holidays – this isn’t that.” he added.
“We want to compete… they are not footballers who are going to come here to not compete.”
Martino stated he began talks with the David Beckham co-owned aspect even earlier than Messi and Busquets confirmed their strikes.
He changed Phil Neville after the previous Manchester United defender was sacked following a dismal run of 10 defeats and 5 wins left them backside of the Eastern Conference.
“I always found this opportunity attractive … let’s just say that the presents arrived next,” Martino stated.
“I consider that MLS has a relentless evolution, and the examples are the nice soccer gamers from the United States who’re enjoying in Europe and superb groups in Europe.
“(And) that the best player in the world decides to play in this league, obviously it will open up an even better panorama for that growth. I believe that the United States is not a country that misses out on this type of opportunity.”
Messi is anticipated to make his debut for Miami on July 21 in a Leagues Cup conflict towards Mexican aspect Cruz Azul.
