Former Argentina captain Javier Mascherano will be Inter Miami ’s next head coach, according to multiple sources. Mascherano replaces Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, 61, who resigned officially on Friday due to personal reasons. This will be Mascherano’s first professional managerial position.

But as speculation about Inter Miami's new possible coach mounts, the official announcement remains under wraps, leaving fans and analysts eagerly awaiting confirmation.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Friday that he expects Lionel Messi will continue to form part of the team through the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said on Friday that he expects captain Lionel Messi to stay at the club through 2026 and that he sought the Argentine’s input regarding the search for a new head coach.

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The choice will be Javier Mascherano – the Argentina U-20 coach who played with Messi and Inter Miami stars Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets with Barcelona. Several outlets in Argentina reported the news Friday, while Mas did not confirm or deny the reports during a press conference at Chase Stadium.

The concern at the moment is who his coach will be. Multiple outlets reported on Friday that Inter Miami have agreed on a deal with former Barcelona player and current Argentina youth manager Javier Mascherano. While it seems a natural fit, as Martino showed, success in MLS is not guaranteed.

Javier Mascherano has reportedly agreed to be the next coach at Inter Miami, where he would reunite with former teammate Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi’s new coach is a familiar face. The Athletic reported on Saturday that former Argentina Captain Javier Mascherano will take over as Inter Miami’s new head coach.

Gerardo Martino held a press conference to explain the reasons behind his resignation from Inter Miami, shedding light on his relationship with Lionel Messi during their year and a half together in Major League Soccer.