Beckham draws up Messi transfer masterplan as Inter Miami eye struggling PSG star
Jorge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, revealed that the club will try with all its might to sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain.David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami will do everything they can to sign Lionel Messi, should he look to leave Paris Saint-Germain as early as this season.
Messi is yet to ignite at the French giants, like he did at Barcelona, scoring just seven goals in 23 appearances for them so far this campaign. Messi joined PSG on a two-year contract with the option of an extra year after leaving Barcelona last summer.
Inter Miami will 'PUSH' to sign Lionel Messi if he leaves PSG, reveals co-owner Jorge Vas - with MLS outfit optimistic due to David Beckham's 'relationship' with forward.
The Argentine international joined the French team at the beginning of the season after his exit from Barcelona. Messi played 16 matches in the French League this season, and scored two goals in this period. Messi has a relationship with David Beckham, who is also co-owner of the Major League Soccer club, but it is currently unknown if the forward is planning to leave his current team.
"Leo Messi is still one of the best players in the world, and his skills have not diminished," Maas told the Spanish press. "I think David has a relationship with him. If he leaves Paris Saint-Germain, at the time he leaves, we would like to see Lionel." He added: "Messi will be a player at Inter Miami and he will be part of our community if he joins." Messi scored an assist at the weekend in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-1 victory over Saint-Etienne.