Former Germany star Mario Götze has expressed interest in a possible future move to Inter Miami to link with Lionel Messi. The MLS side has become globally renowned, especially after the Argentine’s arrival. Götze, who famously scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina, is currently playing in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt. However, the 32-year-old revealed that a move to MLS could still be in the cards. Currently, he has two years remaining on his contract with Frankfurt.
Götze recently opened up about a previous approach from Inter Miami, dating back to 2020. At the time, his contract with Borussia Dortmund had expired. Thus, at 28 years old, he evaluated his options after a successful stint in European soccer. That included playing for top clubs like Bayern and PSV. Speaking to Transfermarkt, Götze confirmed that discussions with the Herons had indeed taken place. “I was in touch with the guys at Inter Miami. We spoke about it then, and it was a possibility,” he said.
Despite the allure of moving to the United States, he chose to stay in Europe. That decision saw him continue his career in Eindhoven before returning to the Bundesliga with Frankfurt. Yet, the possibility of playing in MLS has remained on his mind, particularly with the league’s growing profile and the upcoming 2026 World Cup to be held in North America.
Future in MLS?
At 32, Götze still has time to explore opportunities outside of Europe, and a move to MLS seems like a natural progression for a player of his stature. Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, has become one of the most recognizable teams in MLS, especially after signing global superstars like Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. Götze, who has often visited the United States with his family, expressed his admiration for the country and hinted that he might consider a move to MLS in the future.
“I really like the United States. We travel there often with the…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-08-15 18:02:36
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