“He’s a Great Manager” – Rumored to Re-Unite at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi Revealed Awe-Inspiring ‘Respect’ Towards Ex-Barcelona Manager Years Ago

The arrival of Lionel Messi has caused a lot of optimism in the American fan base. They will now see a legit superstar at the peak of his powers, plying his trade in the MLS. It’s a tremendous catch for the league and the players in the Inter Miami team. In addition, everyone is excited to see how the Argentinian will fare in the MLS in the upcoming years. Thus, the following notable announcement is the new manager of the squad. Appointing the right manager seems crucial for the team, and the one name linked to the job is Messi’s counterpart, Tata Martino. 

Therefore, in a recent interview, the soccer star explained Martino’s influence on his career. The player looks excited to work with his former manager, who looks to be the next coach for Inter Miami. 

Lionel Messi speaks highly of Tata Martinon amid Inter Miami rumors

Messi credited Martino for being a tremendous influence in his career during a 2013 interview with Marca. He stated, “I like Tata Martino. He’s a great manager, and we saw what he did for the team in the ‘Clausura’, the way it finished and how he managed it. He took the team, made it play well, and everyone respects him.” Those are beautiful words from the World Cup winner, who looks excited to attain success with the MLS side. 

The duo linked together in Barcelona in 2013 as he replaced Tito Vilanova. Yet, the spell at Barca was far from sensational. They got knocked out by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League knockout round, as well as the league title on the last day. The manager failed to win any significant honors at the club apart from the Spanish Super Cup. Hence, he left the job after that season as Barca struggled under him. 

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Despite that, Martino is one of the best coaches in the world. He led the Argentinian national team to the Copa America final in 2015 but ultimately lost to Chile in the final. But this would not be his first stint in the MLS. 

Managing another MLS side earlier!

He had experience with the MLS side Atlanta United, who won the MLS Cup in his second season. After that, the league named him the coach of the year in the MLS. Therefore, he has vital experience in managing the MLS. It would be helpful for Lionel Messi to adjust to the league with his native managing the team. 

Thus, things are looking for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Although the team is struggling at last place, things will hopefully get better. 

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