Following the unexpected departure of Gerardo Martino, Inter Miami’s management acted swiftly, selecting another Argentine, Javier Mascherano, as the club’s new head coach for the demanding 2025 season. Club president Jorge Mas has revealed the crucial role <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> played in the decision to hire Mascherano.



“It was a decision we had to make very quickly,” Mas explained in an interview with TyC Sports, ahead of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-group-stage-draw-set-messi-inter-miamis-opponents">FIFA Club World Cup 2025 draw that determined Inter Miami’s group-stage opponents.</a> He then acknowledged Lionel Messi’s influence in the selection of Mascherano: “I consulted with Leo,” Mas said. “We spoke, and within 72 hours, we reached an agreement.”



The Inter Miami president expressed strong confidence in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/javier-mascherano">Mascherano</a>’s ability to lead the team. “I believe he’s the right man for this moment in the club’s history, and I’m confident he’ll do very well here,” Mas said. He also revealed that this wasn’t the first time Mascherano had been linked to the club: “I’ve known Masche for five years. We spent a lot of time discussing youth development and the future of the club.”



Mascherano had previously come close to joining Inter Miami. “In 2020, I had signed to play for one year with Inter Miami,” Javier recalled during a recent interview with Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky on Clank! “The plan was for me to stay afterward and take charge of their youth teams. However, a family issue forced me to remain in Argentina, and I had to break the contract. I’m still very grateful to the club.”



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20241205_BUS_287144_Messi-Mascherano-1-1024x576_c5768afb.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano were teammates in Barcelona and the Argentine National Team." class="wp-image-287150" srcset="https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-740x416.jpg 740w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-490x275.jpg 490w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https://images.futbolsites.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/05161115/Messi-Mascherano-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi and Javier Mascherano were teammates in Barcelona and the Argentine National Team.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Mascherano’s first assignment in Miami</h2>



“He has already been here, and we’ve already spoken,” Jorge Mas explained about Javier Mascherano in the same interview with TyC Sports. The Argentine coach officially joined <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> a few days ago and was publicly introduced, immediately beginning preparations for the upcoming season.



Mascherano’s first major challenge was outlined by the president: “We’re planning the squad for 2025, for multiple tournaments.” This means Mascherano, alongside the club’s directors, is focusing on evaluating the team’s performance from this year to identify both strengths and areas for improvement. Based on these assessments, decisions will be made regarding which players should stay, and which positions need reinforcements.


 

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<h2>Inter Miami’s challenges in 2025</h2>



Inter Miami’s 2025 schedule will be packed with high-stakes competitions. In addition to their Major League Soccer campaign, where they will aim to build on this season’s performance and make a deeper run in the playoffs, the club will also compete in three prestigious international tournaments.



On one hand, there is the Leagues Cup, where they will face teams from both MLS and Liga MX, hoping to replicate their success from 2023. The team will also compete in the CONCACAF Champions League, the most prestigious tournament in North and Central America. However, the most significant challenge will be the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, where Inter Miami will share Group A with Palmeiras, Porto, and Egypt’s Al Ahly.

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Inter Miami are preparing for a new era with Javier Mascherano as coach. The Argentine is the latest former Barcelona player to join the team, following in the footsteps of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi.</a> However, as a coach, Mascherano has sent a message to his former teammates.



“Not only do I have a relationship with Leo, I have another three players in this roster that I played with for a long time. I have a relationship, a very close relationship, with them, and I’m not going to deny that,” he said, per an interview published in the club’s website.



“I’m not going to come into the locker room saying that I have friendship. In the [2024] Olympics, I had to coach [Nicolás] Otamendi, who was a friend of mine. And there’s no problem. You separate things. One thing is work, one thing is friendship,” he assured.



Mascherano is stepping into a high-pressure role. With the team coming off a historic season under Tata Martino, in which <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> broke the record for most-points in a single season and claimed the Supporters’ Shield, the new coach must find a way to build on that success and guide the team even further.



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The Argentine will count on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-reportedly-considering-big-decision-about-future-with-inter-miami">Messi, who is reportedly eyeing to renew his contract with Inter Miami</a>, as well as Luis Suarez, who recently agreed to stay with the team for another year, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquests.


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<h2>Mascherano responds to complaints on his ‘limited experience’</h2>



While Mascherano has experience coaching Argentina’s youth teams, many have claimed that he lacks the experience to lead Miami. Indeed, his former Barcelona teammates are not the only ones whom Mascherano knows pretty well. The Argentinian has also coach Tomas Aviles, Facundo Farias, Federico Redondo, and Benjamin Cremaschi in the country’s youth national teams.



“People in the world can have their opinion and it is valid, clearly, but I am convinced that I am capable of coaching the team. I am very excited to be able to do it,” he said. “I can do it. I have no doubt.”


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He added, “Sometimes in football [talk of] ‘experience’ doesn’t make much sense. Beyond the fact that I have been coaching for three years, coaching the youth teams of the Argentine national team, [where] I have always been under pressure … I am also supported by a playing career of almost 20 years and everything I’ve experienced.”

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Just a week after Gerardo Martino’s unexpected departure, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> moved quickly to appoint Javier Mascherano as the team’s new head coach. The decision, spearheaded by David Beckham and the club’s leadership, ensures that Lionel Messi will play under a familiar figure as the Herons prepare for the 2025 season. FIFA was quick to acknowledge the reunion with a message on social media.



On Tuesday, the official FIFA Club World Cup X account (formerly Twitter) posted a nostalgic photo of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Messi</a> embracing Mascherano, both wearing Argentina‘s national team kit during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The caption simply read “M²” accompanied by two heart emojis—one black and one pink, a nod to Inter Miami’s colors.



On Instagram, FIFA expanded the celebration, sharing the same iconic photo alongside images of Mascherano with other Inter Miami stars like Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets during their shared time at Barcelona. This post was captioned “Reunited,” drawing over 50,000 likes and numerous fan comments applauding the reunion and expressing excitement for this new chapter in Miami.



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<h2>Messi and Mascherano: A storied partnership</h2>



Few players have shared as much time on the pitch with Lionel Messi as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/javier-mascherano">Javier Mascherano</a>. Their partnership spans nearly 15 years, during which Mascherano played a significant role in some of the most defining moments of Messi’s career.



Their journey began in 2005 with the Argentina national team, when an 18-year-old Messi was already capturing attention with his extraordinary skill. The duo competed in their first World Cup together in 2006, only to be eliminated in the quarterfinals by Germany—a fate that repeated four years later in South Africa 2010.



<h2>Teammates at Barcelona</h2>



In 2010, following the World Cup, Mascherano transferred from Liverpool to Barcelona for $30 million, joining Messi at the club level. Over the next eight years, they enjoyed one of the most successful periods in Barcelona’s history, winning 19 titles together, including two UEFA Champions League trophies.


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Their time as club teammates ended in January 2018, when Mascherano moved to Hebei China Fortune. However, they reunited on the international stage for a few more months, culminating in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Argentina were eliminated by France in the round of 16.



<h2>Mascherano and Inter Miami: A full circle moment</h2>



Mascherano’s appointment as head coach marks his official connection with Inter Miami, but it’s not the first time the Argentine legend has been tied to the club. In a recent interview with Argentine journalist Juan Pablo Varsky on Clank!, Mascherano revealed an intriguing backstory about his earlier plans to join the Herons.



“In 2020, I had signed to play one year with Inter Miami,” he shared. “The idea was for me to stay afterward and coach their youth teams. But a family issue forced me to stay in Argentina, and I had to break the contract. I’m still very grateful to them.”



Now, four years later, Mascherano is finally joining Inter Miami—this time in a much larger role. His appointment not only reunites him with Lionel Messi but also puts him in charge of leading the Herons as they aim to build on their momentum from the past season.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>‘s Inter Miami CF has selected a new coach. According to reports, former Barcelona FC player and Messi’s Argentine teammate, Javier Mascherano, will become the new head coach of the MLS team. This was confirmed by journalist César Luis Merlo, who assured that the agreement with the former Argentine player has already been finalized.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>‘s decision to hire Mascherano as coach is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the sports project and create a solid team environment. The Messi-Mascherano duo, which made history in world soccer, is expected to repeat its success in MLS. His experience and leadership, combined with his close relationship with Messi, promise a new era of success for the Florida club.



The official confirmation of the signing is expected in the coming days, marking the beginning of a new era for Inter Miami under the leadership of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/javier-mascherano">Javier Mascherano</a>.



<h2>Mascherano’s coaching evolution: From player to tactical leader</h2>



Javier Mascherano, the legendary Argentine midfielder, has transitioned seamlessly from his days as a world-class player to a promising coaching career in soccer. Renowned for his leadership and tactical acumen on the field, Mascherano now aims to bring the same qualities to the sidelines.



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Currently leading Argentina’s U-20 team, Mascherano is set to take over as head coach of Inter Miami, replacing Tata Martino, who stepped down for personal reasons. His proven ability to mentor young players and his vision for building competitive teams make him a likely choice for the role.


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<h2>Messi and Mascherano: A tale of friendship and leadership</h2>



From sharing the field as teammates to building a strong bond off it, the connection between Messi and Mascherano has endured the test of time. Now, this unique relationship takes center stage as ‘El Jefecito’ steps into the role of head coach for Inter Miami, a club where he will once again embark on a professional journey alongside his longtime friend and battle-tested teammate.



Inter Miami’s decision to appoint Mascherano is far from coincidental. His wealth of experience as an elite player, combined with his proven leadership skills and vision for building competitive teams, makes him a natural fit to lead a club with high ambitions. With Messi by his side, the expectations are monumental, and fans are brimming with anticipation for what could be a golden era for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> team.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer">soccer</a> history. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has shattered records and thrilled fans worldwide with his extraordinary dribbling, goals, and assists. However, there’s an overlooked side of Messi’s game, and Javier Mascherano, his former teammate in the Argentina national team and at Barcelona recently shared this insight.



&nbsp;In an interview with Shoot For Love, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/javier-mascherano">Mascherano</a> highlighted Messi’s defensive abilities, stating: “If Messi were a defender, he could easily be one of the best in the world. It’s almost impossible to dribble past him. Sometimes at Barcelona, we played one-on-one, and it was impossible to beat him.”



He further emphasized Messi’s lesser-known defensive prowess: “Leo defends exceptionally well. He’s very fast, and when you try to dribble him, it’s impossible. We didn’t stand a chance against him. Sometimes attackers know how to defend too.”



This revelation is particularly surprising because Messi is rarely seen utilizing these defensive skills in official matches. In fact, over the years, he has gradually focused more on conserving energy to remain effective in attack, leaving defensive duties to others.



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<h2>A deep connection between Mascherano and Messi</h2>



Javier Mascherano is one of the players most familiar with Messi’s game, having shared the pitch with him for over a decade. Their journey began with Lionel’s debut with the Argentina national team in 2005 and lasted until Mascherano’s retirement in 2018. The duo also played together at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona">Barcelona</a> from 2010 to 2018. They won 20 titles together, including two UEFA Champions League trophies and an Olympic gold medal in Beijing 2008.


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<h2>Messi visits Mascherano’s U-20 team</h2>



After returning to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> following the 1-1 draw against Venezuela, Lionel Messi went to the Argentine Football Association’s training facility, where he watched the U-20 team coached by Mascherano play a friendly against Uzbekistan. Argentina won 2-0, with goals from Thiago Silvero and Franco Mastantuono.



Messi and his teammates will now have just three days to rest and prepare for their next South American qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, against Bolivia, set for Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/2023-FIFA-U-20-World-Cup-Schedule-Teams-Groups-Dates-and-TV-Channel-20230421-0003.html">U-20 FIFA World Cup</a> is well underway after several months of speculation. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a> became the host nation in short notice, since Indonesia was removed from the competition amid political conflicts in regard to Israel’s participation.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/javier-mascherano">Javier Mascherano</a>‘s team was therefore placed in Group A along with New Zealand, Uzbekistan, and Guatemala. La Albiceleste got off to a positive start, beating Uzbekistan 2-1 in Santiago del Estero.



However, their round 2 game against Guatemala already got heated before it even started. Los Chapines are accusing Mascherano’s staff of spying their strategy ahead of the game.



<h2>Guatemala U-20s coach accuses Argentina of spying</h2>



Guatemala U-20s coach Rafael Loredo publicly called out the Argentine team for allegedly having one of their members recording and taking pictures of their tactics in Guatemala’s dressing room.



Loredo even suggested FIFA would have to take action as this would go against the Fair Play rules. However, according to Doble Amarilla, Argentina denies the accusations, claiming that one of their members went to Guatemala’s dressing room by mistake but did not take photos or videos. After all, this may have been just a misunderstanding.

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The glorious days of the past, when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-man-united-propose-to-swap-2-players-for-frenkie-de-jong-report-20220426-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soccer</a> was dominated and starred by the likes of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/betting/qatar-2022-usmnt-mexico-france-germany-argentinas-chances-to-win-the-world-cup-20220331-0024.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">France’s</a> David Trezeguet and Argentina’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-extends-one-of-xavis-key-players-contract-and-places-1b-release-clause-20220426-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Javier Mascherano</a> will return thanks to a nostalgic match starring legends from the American continent and legends from the rest of the world. This is part of the Daytona Soccer Fest lineup of activities and entertainment.
To talk about Javier Mascherano is to talk about a guy who has won practically everything in soccer. League champion in Argentina, Brazil and Spain with River Plate, Corinthians and FC Barcelona, multiple Champions League winner, double Olympic gold medalist. His few setbacks could be considered triumphs for many others: runner-up in both the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-the-requirements-to-book-official-accommodation-in-the-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-20220423-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World CupBrazil 2014</a> and 4 editions of the Copa America.
For his part, the presence of Frenchman David Trezeguet at the Daytona Soccer Fest guarantees proximity to one of the lucky ones to have won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-is-there-still-availability-for-accommodation-in-the-upcoming-fifa-world-cup-20220422-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the FIFA World Cup</a>. If we add to this the European Cup he also won with his National Team and his multiple league championships in France with AS Monaco and in Italy with Juventus, we can only recognize him as a true legend of world soccer.
<h2>Who else will join Mascherano and Trezeguet in the Legends Game at Daytona Soccer Fest?</h2>
It will be a real blow to nostalgia to be able to see figures of the stature of Javier Mascherano and David Trezeguet on the pitch again, defending the colors of the American continent and the rest of the world, respectively in a match held ona field built exclusively for this event.. Both will have luxury teammates, who have in common with them the fact that they were true emblems of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pep-guardiolas-record-against-real-madrid-his-numbers-as-coach-and-player-20220425-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soccer</a> during their time as professional players.
The Daytona Soccer Fest will allow fans who attend to be close to world soccer stars such as Ezequiel Lavezzi (Argentina, PSG), Juan Sebastian Veron (Argentina, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mauricio-pochettino-jose-mourinho-how-much-do-top-clubs-like-chelsea-psg-have-to-pay-when-firing-a-manager-20220425-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a>, Manchester United), Claudio Pizarro (Peru, Bayern Munich), Pavel Pardo (Mexico, Stuttgart), Gaizka Mendieta (Spain, Valencia), Mikael Silvestre (France, Manchester United), Miguel Angel Moya (Spain, Atletico Madrid) among others.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Ezequiel Lavezzi, Paris Saint Germain " data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Ezequiel Lavezzi, Paris Saint Germain " src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220426_BUS_189534_ezequiel_lavezzix_paris_saint_germain.jpeg_22993414_4af30b21.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> Ezequiel Lavezzi, Paris Saint Germain. (Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>
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<h2>What other activities will there be at the Daytona Soccer Fest?</h2>
During the 4th of July weekend, this cutting-edge festival will take place at the legendary <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/will-floyd-mayweather-jr-change-the-gloves-for-the-steering-wheel-the-money-team-arrives-at-nascar-cup-series-20220202-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daytona International Speedway</a>. It will be the first time that two such intense passions will come together: the home of one of the most iconic racetracks in the history of motorsports will host a series of events intimately related to soccer.
In addition to the legends match, those who attend this event will be able to witness two other great soccer matches live. The first one, a Colombian soccer classic: Deportivo Cali vs América de Cali. The second will make history in particular, as it will be an official National Women Soccer League match between Orlando Pride and Racing Louisville, broadcasted live for the entire nation.
There will also be activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be Thrill Rides, fishing, freestyle soccer, camping, the popular Teq-ball and performances by world-renowned music artists such as multi-Grammy winner <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/buscar?q=offside" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rauw Alejandro</a> and the talented Chance the Rapper.Ticket prices range from $99 for single day tickets to $600 VIP packages with the best seats for both music concerts and soccer games.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Daytona International Speedway" data-height="413" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:413" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Daytona International Speedway" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220426_BUS_189534_daytona_international_speedway.jpeg_22993414_5881e6eb.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=413" width="740" height="413"></figure><figcaption> The Daytona International Speedway. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) </figcaption></figure>
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Javier Mascherano, David Trezeguet and other stars, to play a legends game in Daytona Soccer Fest

Javier Mascherano, David Trezeguet and other stars, to play a legends game in Daytona Soccer Fest - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/barcelona-t11" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a> arealready thinking about the next season. While Ronald Koeman‘s squad is fighting for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/la-liga-t48" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Liga</a> title and has to face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/athletic-club-t365" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Athletic Bilbao</a> in the 2021 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/copa-del-rey-t210" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copa del Rey</a>Final soon, the manager and the board of directors are also making plans for the future.
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/lionel-messi-t13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lionel Messi</a>‘s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/messi-aguero-and-ramos-in-2021-free-agents-starting-11-players-out-of-contract-20210412-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> situation is obviously the biggest concern for the Cules, as the superstar’s deal is running out at the end of this campaign, and he <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mls-lionel-messi-rumors-can-inter-miami-sign-him-20210324-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has many options</a> to decide where to continue his career. However, the Catalans are also focused on the possible incoming transfers.
It is believed that Barcaintendsto upgrade the defense, and they were already linked with some potential targets. In fact, according to multiple reports,two Argentinian defenderscould land at the Camp Nou next season: Lisandro Martínez, from Ajax, and Marcos Senesi, currently in Feyenoord. There were many Argentines who performed with the Blaugranas, such as Diego Maradona, Juan Román Riquelme, among others. But how many compatriots have featured in defensive positions with Barcelona before? Let’s break it down here.
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<h2>Mauricio Pellegrino</h2>
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Following a long, successful spell with local team Vélez Sarsfield, where he achieved six titles, Mauricio Pellegrino went to Barcelona on loan in 1998. The center back joined Luis van Gaal’s squad that went on to win La Liga that season, in which he had 25 appearances.
<h2>Juan Pablo Sorín</h2>
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One of the best Argentinian left-backs inrecent years, Juan Pablo Sorín completed a move toBarcelona in the middle of the 2002/03 season, being acquired by the Cules on the winter transfer window from Lazio. He played fifteen matches that term, before being loaned to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/psg-t16721" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris Saint-Germain</a>.
<h2>Rafael Zuviría</h2>
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Even though he used to play as a left-winger before he arrived at Barcelona, he performed as a right-back for the Blaugranas. Zuviría belonged to a successful squad alongside the likes of Johan Cruyff, Carles Rexach, and Bernd Schuster. He spent five seasons from 1977until 1982, in which he amassed 14 goals taking part in more than 100 matches, and wonboth the Copa del Rey and the defunct UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup twice.
<h2>Gabriel Milito</h2>
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After emerging with Independiente only at17 years of age, Gabyhad a fantastic rise becoming one of the most promising center backs in Argentina. Milito’sfirst move to Spain was when Zaragoza acquired himand following four impressive campaigns being a starter, he gave a step forward joining Barcelona in 2007. In his first season under Frank Rijkaard Milito saw first-team action, but injuries cursed him in the next years, and he struggled to get back into the starting eleven. Heleft the club at the end of the 2010/11 campaign.
<h2>Javier Mascherano</h2>
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Even though the ‘Jefecito’ originally played as a defensive midfielder, in Barcelona he mostly performed as a center backand became a beloved person by the fans. He was highly praised by Pep Guardiola, who coached him in one of the best years in the club’s history, and belonged to a dominating team that claimed multiple titles. Mascherano was the second most successful Argentine in Barcelona, obviously behind the legend Lionel Messi, lifting 19 trophies in his eight-year stint between 2010/11 and 2017/18. He featured with the Blaugrana jersey in 333 games.

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