Javier Macherano has taken the reins of Inter Miami’s sporting project, aiming to build a foundation of young talent that can learn from seasoned stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. The new Argentine head coach has already outlined his vision, starting with a wishlist that includes a young Argentine striker.
According to Argentine journalist Uriel Lugt, Alexis Cuello, a forward currently playing for San Lorenzo in the Argentine Primera Division, is a potential target for Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami. Formal negotiations have reportedly begun, with the MLS club looking to secure Cuello on a loan deal with an option to buy. However, San Lorenzo is keen on selling the player outright.
Mascherano’s ambition to bring in promising young players has generated excitement among Inter Miami fans, who are envisioning a sustainable long-term project to prepare for the eventual retirements of Messi, Suarez, Alba, and Busquets. Young talents such as Noah Allen, Federico Redondo, and Facundo Farias are already integral parts of the team’s development program, eager to absorb the knowledge and experience of the veteran stars.
Alexis Cuello’s statistics in the Argentinean league
Javier Mascherano’s time coaching Argentina’s youth national teams has provided him with a deep understanding of the wealth of talent in South America. Alexis Cuello, while having scored only 8 goals in 36 matches, is considered a player with significant potential and could serve as an ideal understudy to Luis Suarez in Inter Miami’s attack. Additionally, the team is in need of a replacement for Suarez following Leonardo Campana’s transfer to the New England Revolution.
Alexis Cuello of San Lorenzo seen in action during the match between San Lorenzo and Banfield as part of Liga Profesional de Futbol Argentino at Pedro Bidegain Stadium. Final score: San Lorenzo 2-1 Banfield.
Does Inter Miami have a promising long-term sports project?
Javier Mascherano’s primary goal as head coach of Inter Miami is to stabilize the team and make it a consistent contender in MLS. To achieve this, he is focusing on signing players aged 22-29 who have first-division experience and are already established talents. Recent additions to the squad include David Martinez from River Plate, Marcelo Weigandt from Boca Juniors, Federico Redondo from Argentinos Juniors, and Facundo Farias from Colon. The plan is to have these players complement veteran stars like Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, enabling them to perform at their highest level.
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Another key objective of Mascherano’s project is to develop players who can attract interest from European clubs, generating revenue to reinvest in Inter Miami’s youth academies. A prime example of this strategy is Paraguayan midfielder Diego Gomez, who was sold to Brighton in England for $18 million. Inter Miami aims to replicate such successes while maintaining its competitiveness in MLS.
The club’s ambitious project shows great promise, but patience will be required as these new players adapt to the team and Mascherano works to empower and maximize their potential. With time and continued investment, Inter Miami hopes to strike the perfect balance between developing young talent and competing at the highest level.
