Mascherano lands at Inter Miami: "It would be hypocritical to come and promise titles"

The new coach of Inter Miami, the Argentine Javier Mascherano, He assured this Tuesday that the position he assumes is “a major challenge”, but pointed out that his 20 years of career in football support him.

“Experience sometimes doesn’t make much sense. Beyond the fact that I have been training for three years, I am also supported by practically 20 years of career and everything I have experienced,” said Mascherano. during his presentation press conference in Miami.

Inter Miami is the first team that Mascherano will coach, until now in charge of the Argentina U-20 and Olympic teams, and he will meet again with Leo Messi, Luis Suárez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, all of them teammates during his time as a player at Barcelona.

His relationship with Leo and his other three former teammates

“Not only am I united by my relationship with Leo, I have three other players in the squad with whom I have played for a long time. I have a very close relationship that I am not going to deny,” said Mascherano, who won two European Cups with Barcelona and five league titles.

“I am convinced that I can do well,” said Masscherano, who thanked the Inter Miami leaders for the “great opportunity” they have given him.

The Club World Cup and the titles

The ‘Jefecito’ takes over from his compatriot Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, with which Inter won the regular phase of the MLS but was unexpectedly eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

For the next season, in which Inter Miami will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, which will take place from June 15 to July 13, 2025 in the United States and whose draw will take place tomorrow, Mascherano stated that Their goal is “to arrive with title options in all competitions.”

“It would be hypocritical if one comes and promises titles. What one can promise is to work to have a competitive team,” he highlighted.