David Beckham and Inter Miami looking to "build our Galacticos", with the MLS side following Real Madrid’s model in pursuit of the next Lionel Messi.
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Herons only debuted in 2020Signed Argentine GOAT in 2023Want success well beyond 2025Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester United and England legend Beckham, as part of the deal that he signed with the LA Galaxy during his playing days, helped to launch Inter Miami as another expansion franchise in 2020. They have come a long way in the space of five short years.
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Acquiring eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi in 2023 helped to accelerate their progress, with a historic Leagues Cup title claimed within weeks of the Argentine’s arrival in the United States. The Herons went on to rewrite the record books last season when savouring Supporters’ Shield success.
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Messi remains part of their project for now, with there an extension option in his contract for 2026, but long-term plans are being drawn up in Florida. Beckham has told the new : "You know, my dream was always to bring the best players to Miami. It's not just about bringing the best player there ever was (Messi). We've brought in four superstars in our team.
"Our vision, we wanted to create one of the biggest clubs in the world – and I just think it's good for the sport, I think it's good for the club, I think it's great for the league. It's a tough league. And it's a tough league to win a championship but as an owner of Miami, we want to win – it's simple as that."
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Beckham went on to say: "Yes, we've got great players here at the moment in Leo, Sergio, Jordi and Luis. But we have to always look forward. We also have to have conversations about 'OK, where do we go next. What do we do next? Who do we bring in?' And I think this is a league that really needs stars."
