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New Delhi, 23 November (HS). Inter Miami head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has officially resigned from his position, citing personal reasons.
The 62-year-old Argentine coach announced his decision despite having a year remaining on his contract, having left a legacy of success in less than a year with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team.
“It is an honor to work at such a special club and lead such a special team,” Martino said in an emotional statement. I enjoyed my stay at Inter Miami and will cherish the memories and relationships made here for the rest of my life. “I leave with only gratitude for my time here and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it possible.”
Martino joined Inter Miami in June 2023, at a time when the club was at the bottom of the MLS standings. Under his guidance, Inter Miami won the 2023 League Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield.
The key to Martino’s success was the arrival of Lionel Messi, his compatriot and former player during his tenure as Argentina and Barcelona coach. Together, they boosted the team’s performance, set records, and led Inter Miami to a berth in the following year’s FIFA Club World Cup.
However, despite their regular-season dominance, Inter Miami’s 2024 campaign ended on a poor note, as they were eliminated in the first round of the post-season playoffs by Atlanta United.
Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas confirmed that the search for Martino’s successor is in its final stages, with an announcement expected to be made “in the next few days”. Rumors also include former Barcelona and Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, who has a close relationship with Messi and fellow Inter Miami star Luis Suarez.
Mas also confirmed that Messi, who is under contract until 2025, had provided input during the search for the new coach but had no veto rights over the new appointment. Mas expressed confidence that Messi will still be with the club when they move to their new stadium in 2026.
“We are very close to the end of the process,” Maas said. We chose three final candidates by Tuesday. We had decided the day before yesterday who we want and we will announce it in the next few days.”