Xavi has been seen sensationally reuniting with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami amid reports that current manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is set to leave the club.
Martino joined Miami in the summer of 2023 and won both the 2023 League Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, as well as leading his star-studded side to a Major League Soccer record 74 points in that last regular season.
However, despite boasting a star-studded squad that includes Messi and Luis Suarez, Miami were surprisingly knocked out of the playoffs in the first round at the hands of Atlanta United.
ESPN reports that the former coach of Argentina and Barcelona Martino has since offered his resignation even though he has one more year left on his contract, for personal reasons. His departure could be formalized in a press conference called on Friday.
Miami is now looking for a new manager and numerous reports, including from Spanish publications Sports Worldhave tipped before Barcelona boss Xavi to move to Chase Stadium.
It’s no secret that Miami has strong ties to Barcelona. Alongside Messi and Suárez, the squad also includes Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, while the club’s general manager Xavier Asensi joined from the Catalan giants in 2021.
SPORT reports that Xavi is aware of the rumors but has no interest in taking the Miami job, instead prioritizing a period away from management to recharge after a tumultuous spell at Camp Nou.
When he finally gets back to work, Xavi’s current priority is said to be to join another big European team rather than switch to MLS.
