After Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi Requests Another Treble-Winning Barcelona Teammate From David Beckham at Inter Miami: Reports

Lionel Messi is a name that needs no introduction. the Argentine soccer legend is arguably considered one of the greatest players of all time. But even Messi knows that he can’t win games all by himself, so he has set his sights on transforming Inter Miami into his dream team. His former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are already by his side, and Luis Suarez is in contention to arrive ahead of the new season. However, Messi has now taken a bold step to reunite with another close associate from his time at Barcelona.

Reportedly, Lionel Messi has registered an appeal to Inter Miami’s owner David Beckham to bring his former Barcelona teammate on board. As this intriguing development in Inter Miami’s plans captivate fans, let’s delve deeper into the story.

Lionel Messi desires to reunite with his former teammate

According to sources, Luis Suarez is on the brink of making his move to Inter Miami. However, Messi’s ambitions don’t stop at Suarez. In a recent development, the 8x-Ballon d’Or winner has reportedly requested the transfer of the former Barcelona and Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic, which will add another piece to this exciting ex-Barcelona puzzle in South Florida.

Interestingly, reports suggest that Lionel Messi has personally asked David Beckham to bring Ivan Rakitic on board. What’s even more intriguing is that the Herons might not have to shell out any transfer fee to secure the Croatian’s services. It appears that Rakitic will not be renewing his contract with his current club, Sevilla. Sevilla is said to be keen on reducing the Croatian’s salary by a significant 85%, further fueling Rakitic’s Miami prospects.

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The partnership between Messi and Rakitic has been historic for Barcelona. Especially in 2015, their on-field chemistry and link-up flourished. Under the tutelage of Luis Enrique, Rakitic and Messi’s combination of play and tactical understanding of the game led Barcelona to a historic treble in 2015. It will be interesting to see the former Barcelona team reunite at Inter Miami if Suarez and Rakitic join the Herons.

Rakitic’s desire to play in the MLS

It is interesting to note that Ivan Rakitic has previously iterated his desire to play at Inter-Miami, fueling speculations about a potential move. During his tenure at Barcelona, when asked about David Beckham’s Inter Miami and the growing soccer landscape in the United States, Rakitic expressed his desire to play for Inter Miami.

“Maybe Beckham will call me… You can really see that football is gaining more and more attention every year in the United States. I think it is really special to see the possibility of how football can continue to rise. Now you can watch an MLS game and say ‘Oh yes, I want to see it,” claimed the Croatian midfielder.

Now, this new prospect of a Barcelona reunion in Miami has sparked a wave of excitement among fans. With Messi, Alba, Busquets, Suarez, and potentially Rakitic wearing the Inter Miami colors, the club is poised to become a focal point of attention in the soccer world. Whatever happens, the future of Inter Miami looks promising as the fans are in a treat as they witness the exciting changes in the Inter Miami roster.

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