Inter Miami to target three big name players after signing Lionel Messi | OneFootball

Lionel Messi is on the verge of joining Inter Miami.

The Argentine's future has been a major talking point in recent times.

Speculation about his future intensified last week when Paris Saint-Germain confirmed he would be leaving the club upon the expiration of his contract this summer.

It was widely reported that Al-Hilal had made a massive offer in an attempt to convince Messi to join them.

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He has also been heavily linked with a dramatic return to Barcelona.

While Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, were also said to be in the mix for his signature.

Messi confirmed on Wednesday evening that he has chosen to join the Major League Soccer side.

"I've made the decision that I am going to go to Miami," he said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, per Eurosport.

"I made the decision that I'm going to go to Miami. I still haven't closed it one hundred per cent. I'm missing some things but we decided to continue on the path.

"If that didn't come about, then leaving European football after winning the World Cup was what I needed.

"Now I will close my career in this country and experiencing the MLS in a different way, enjoying the day-to-day much more - but with the same responsibility of wanting to win and always doing things well but with more peace of mind."

Inter Miami targeting three massive name players after Messi deal

Messi may not be the only massive name to join Inter Miami this summer.

According to TyC Sports' Gaston Edul, the Major League Soccer outfit are determined to bring players to build the team around Messi.

It is reported that they are going to start negotiations with Messi's ex-teammates at Barcelona, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suárez.

Busquets and Alba have already announced that they will be leaving the Catalan giants this summer.

While Suarez, now 36 years old, is currently playing for Gremio in Brazil.

Messi would no doubt welcome the arrival of his three ex-teammates.

How are Inter Miami performing in MLS?

Inter Miami have not performed well in the 2023 season. They are currently bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference having won just five of their opening 11 games.

They would no doubt become one of the best teams in MLS should they sign the four ex-Barcelona stars.