Inter Miami hires Javier Mascherano as new head coach

Inter Miami could have one of many rising head coaches on the helm forward of the 2025 MLS season.

Javier Mascherano has been employed because the Herons new supervisor, the membership introduced Tuesday. Mascherano signed a three-year contract with Inter Miami, making the transfer from the Argentina U-20 and Olympic groups.

“This job requires anyone with the expertise to have the ability to maximize our distinctive assortment of expertise – from our international superstars, to our burgeoning Homegrown gamers, to our younger worldwide prospects, and every little thing in between,” stated Managing Proprietor Jorge Mas. “Javier has amassed unmatched expertise in his profession, from taking part in on the world’s largest levels, to teaching on the youth worldwide stage; he has the mix of abilities and expertise we had been searching for, and even has had direct teaching expertise with Tomás Avilés, Facundo Farías, Federico Redondo, and Benjamin Cremaschi.

“We consider Javier is a crucial addition to our Membership as we proceed on our quest to be among the many world’s elite, setting a brand new normal for fútbol in North America,” Mas added.

Mascherano took over the Argentina U-20 nationwide group in December 2021 and proceeded to handle in a number of competitions. He led the Argentinian Olympic Group in Paris final summer time, whereas additionally teaching on the 2023 U-20 FIFA World Cup, 2022 South American Video games, and the 2023 South American U-20 Championship.

An Argentina star throughout his taking part in days, Mascherano is well-known for his spells at English Premier League giants Liverpool and La Liga heavyweights Barcelona. He received two UEFA Champions League titles, 5 LaLiga titles, 5 Copa del Rey titles, two FIFA Membership World Cups, two UEFA Tremendous Cups and three Supercopa de España titles.

The San Lorenzo native earned 147 caps with Argentina, that are the second-most within the nationwide group’s historical past. Lionel Messi, who Mascherano will handle in 2025, sits first with 191 caps.

Mascherano’s hiring by Inter Miami will reunite him with Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, all of whom he performed with at Barcelona.

Inter Miami lifted the 2024 Supporters’ Defend however had been eradicated by Atlanta United within the MLS Cup Playoffs.