Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said on Friday that he expects captain Lionel Messi to stay at the club through 2026 and that he sought the Argentine’s input regarding the search for a new head coach.

Outbound Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has confirmed that he does not plan to work for "several months" as he cited "personal reasons" for his departure from his role. The former Barcelona and Argentina manager reunited with Lionel Messi at Chase Stadium after taking over from Phil Neville in June,

But as speculation about Inter Miami's new possible coach mounts, the official announcement remains under wraps, leaving fans and analysts eagerly awaiting confirmation.