Javier Mascherano could not turn down the opportunity of reuniting with Lionel Messi when the Inter Miami job became available. Just four days after Inter Miami confirmed Gerardo 'Tata' Martino's departure,

Inter Miami officially announced Javier Mascherano as their head coach for the 2025 MLS season. The appointment marks a significant step in Mascherano's coaching career as he takes on the challenge of leading the team to its first league title,

Javier Mascherano, who was Messi's teammate with Barcelona and Argentina's national team, was hired after a brisk search that only took a few days to complete.