Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are trying to achieve the impossible by reaching the MLS playoffs despite resuming the season bottom of the Eastern Conference table. The signing of Lionel Messi last July has obviously lifted the mood in Florida, with the Argentine delivering the club’s first trophy since being founded, but things could be better.
Lionel Messi’s debut at Inter Miami last July provided a surge of confidence to the Florida club despite their difficult position at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table. Inter Miami’s first trophy came thanks to the signing of the Argentine great, but the club still has room to grow as they attempt the seemingly impossible and make it to the MLS playoffs.
Inter Miami are doing everything they can to make Lionel Messi comfortable at the club. They’ve brought in two of his former Barcelona teammates: Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, and they could bring in a five-time UCL winner from former rival Real Madrid, as Messi believes he could add more to their team.
Luka Modric on Inter Miami’s radar after Lionel Messi’s push
Lionel Messi has always been a team player, so it’s no surprise that he wants to surround himself with equally good players at Inter Miami. The Argentine is already making a difference with the likes of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets at the Florida-based club, but adding another top-class player would do wonders for the club’s fortune.
Luka Modric is the man of interest to Inter Miami, as the David Beckham-owned club wishes to bring the five-time UCL winner to Miami. The Croatian is finding minutes hard to come by this season as Ancelotti prefers the more versatile young midfielders like Jude Bellingham – who has been on fire this season -, Camavinga, and Tchouameni.
The former Tottenham midfielder believes he still has more to give at the highest level, even rejecting a bumper offer from a Saudi Arabian club to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu by another year. However, Ancelotti’s lack of trust in Modric may tempt him to move to where he’s more appreciated, and he will find that in Inter Miami, where the fans have been more than amazing to Lionel Messi and co.
Which two ex-Barcelona teammates joined Messi at Inter?
Inter Miami are building a team that can compete with the very best in the MLS, and they’re on the right path. After announcing the signing of Lionel Messi, the Florida-based club announced that Sergio Busquets would be joining his ex-Barcelona teammate in the MLS after the Spaniard refused to extend his contract with the La Liga giants.
Shortly after their unveiling, Jordi Alba joined the duo at the club, forming a formidable partnership with Lionel Messi once again. Inter Miami also attempted to bring in Luis Suarez from Gremio, but a deal couldn’t be reached with the Brazilian outfit.
So, here’s question to our readers, can Inter Miami make the playoffs this season?
