Bola.net – Lionel Messi has decided to continue his career in MLS with Inter Miami. This decision was somewhat surprising, because there was a possibility that Messi would return to Barcelona.
Messi’s big decision was taken a few weeks ago. He decided to leave PSG after two years playing there. There was an offer from Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian League, but Messi has his own choice.
Until now, there have not been many reports that can state in detail how much the contract value Messi received in Miami.
The Athletic report only states that Messi can benefit from two sponsors, Adidas and Apple. They have offered profit-sharing agreements or profit-sharing percentages.
Apart from that, it is reported that Messi was also offered a portion of Inter Miami shares after retiring later. That is, Messi might choose Inter Miami in order to secure his future.
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Barca Reunion Gossip
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. (c) AP Photo/Joan Monfort
After Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami was confirmed, rumors emerged that Messi could be followed by several of his former Barcelona teammates, such as Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and even Luis Suarez.
This issue is called Barca Reunion, namely the possibility of ex-Barcelona reuniting at Inter Miami with Messi. If this materializes, of course Inter Miami will be one of the teams to watch out for next season.
Until now there is no certainty about these rumors. Only Luis Suarez has opened his voice and denied the possibility of joining Inter Miami.
Inter Miami is currently being handled by interim coach Javier Morales who often deploys a 4-2-3-1 formation. The previous coach, Phil Neville, was sacked because of the team’s poor performance.
Now, although it is difficult to predict Inter Miami’s formation with the team’s unstable condition, here is an estimate of the Inter Miami starting XI with former Barcelona players who might join. Let’s listen!
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Kiper
Drake Callender
The position that is certain not to change is the goalkeeper. Callender, who has been irreplaceable throughout the season, will definitely keep his place.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper has recorded 16 matches in MLS this season. His second goalkeeper is Nick Marsman.
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Back
Barcelona’s Jordi Alba (c) AP Photo/Joan Monfort
DeAndre Yedlin
The captain’s armband is temporarily carried by Yedlin. This player who plays as a right back has been irreplaceable throughout the season.
Sergiy Kryvtsov
Kryvtsov has proven his worth as the ultimate centre-back. This 32-year-old player is almost irreplaceable even if he is rotated.
Christopher McVey
Duet in the heart of defense, McVey actually rotated several times. However, this Swedish and United States mulatto player tends to be the top choice compared to Ryan Sailor.
Jordi Alba
Alba had to compete with Franco Negri who actually played quite well at the left back post. Alba’s experience and quality should make him a top choice.
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Middle
Sergio Busquets
The pivot position should have been filled by the injured captain Gregore. So, Busquets could immediately fill that position if he joined Inter Miami. He knows very well Messi’s movement patterns up front.
David Ruiz
Interestingly, Ruiz has recently become the first choice in the first team. He is only 19 years old, but his impressive performances beat other senior players.
Benya Cremaschi
The only midfielder who is still keeping his place since the start of the season is Cremaschi. This 18-year-old young creator is usually played in the attacking midfield position, although occasionally he can play on the wing.
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Front
Lionel Messi. (c) AP Photo/Thibault Camus
Lionel Messi
If you look at Miami’s rotation, Messi is very likely to be placed in the left wing position. Because throughout the season, this position has almost no permanent occupants.
Corentin Jean
Well, on the right wing, Jean is likely to stay safe. He has played a total of 14 matches with a contribution of 1 goal this season. Unlike the left wing, the right wing can always be guaranteed to be safe for him.
Leonardo Campana
Regardless of the new three goals scored, Campana is still prioritized to fill the center forward position. The 22-year-old player can play as a solo striker or in a partnership with another striker.
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Sightings of Inter Miami’s approximate formation with Barca Reunion
2023-06-14 05:30:00
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