Inter Miami Hires Javier Mascherano as New Head Coach

Inter Miami Hires Javier Mascherano as New Head Coach

Inter Miami announced the appointment of Argentina and Barcelona legend Javier Mascherano as the club’s new head coach on Tuesday. He will replace former head coach Tata Martino, who recently resigned from his position as head coach, and has signed a contract through the end of the 2027 MLS season.

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Argentina and FC Barcelona legend Javier @Mascherano has been named as our new head coach! Welcome to the Miami dream 🩷🖤.

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) November 26, 2024

Prior to taking the Inter Miami job, Mascherano served as the head coach of Argentina’s U-20 and Olympic teams. This will be his first time serving as a club head coach.

“To be able to lead a club like Inter Miami is an honor for me, and a privilege I will strive to make the most of. I was drawn to the organization’s undeniable ambition and the infrastructure it has to support it,” Mascherano said. “I’m looking forward to working with the people at Inter Miami to help the club reach new heights, and to give the fans more unforgettable moments.”

Before transitioning into coaching, Mascherano was considered one of the best defenders and defensive midfielders of his generation. After beginning his career in South America, he moved to Europe, where he gained his fame playing for Liverpool and Barcelona.

While at Barcelona, he was teammates with Miami’s superstar Lionel Messi, as well as Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. Together, they won five La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues and two Club World Cups.

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“This job requires somebody with the experience to be able to maximize our unique collection of talent – from our global superstars, to our burgeoning Homegrown players, to our young international prospects, and everything in between,” Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas said. “Javier has amassed unmatched experience in his career, from playing on the world’s biggest stages, to coaching at the youth international level; he has the blend of skills and experience we were looking for, and even has had direct coaching experience with Tomás Avilés, Facundo Farías, Federico Redondo, and Benjamin Cremaschi. We believe Javier is an important addition to our Club as we continue on our quest to be among the world’s elite, setting a new standard for fútbol in North America.”

Inter Miami is coming off of an impressive 2024 MLS campaign, winning the MLS Supporter’s Shield and finishing as the number 1 seed in the MLS’s Eastern Conference. Although they were upset by Atlanta United in Round One of the MLS Playoffs, they still qualified to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

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