Inter Miami dreams of uniting De Bruyne and Messi

Inter Miami is intensifying its efforts to sign Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne, a move that could pave the way for an exceptional partnership with Argentine legend Lionel Messi, as the midfielder's future with Italian club Napoli remains uncertain . According to a report published by the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Inter Miami has revived its interest in acquiring De Bruyne, who has become more open to the idea of ​​moving to Major League Soccer than in previous negotiations, given club owner David Beckham's desire to build a team featuring a host of world-class football stars . Italian journalist Nicolo Schira revealed in June 2025 that De Bruyne had received interest from Inter Miami and San Diego FC, and had even held talks with both clubs, before ultimately deciding to embark on a new challenge with Napoli after leaving Manchester City . However, the situation appears to have changed in recent months, with reports indicating that the Belgian international is seriously considering leaving Napoli during the current summer transfer window, taking advantage of the sporting benefits and lifestyle offered by a move to South Florida . Inter Miami holds a significant advantage in the race to sign De Bruyne, thanks to its "scouting rights" in Major League Soccer. This mechanism grants the club priority in negotiations should he decide to move to the United States, giving them an edge over other interested clubs like Chicago Fire, New York City FC, and D.C. United . Despite this advantage, the deal won't be easy. De Bruyne is under contract with Napoli until the summer of 2027, and his high salary will force Inter Miami to make a substantial financial offer to convince both the Italian club and the player to complete the transfer . If Inter Miami succeeds in finalizing the deal, they will add a player still capable of making a difference, as he demonstrated at the 2026 World Cup when he scored against New Zealand, becoming the oldest player to score for Belgium in the tournament's history at 34 years and 363 days old. This strengthens the American club's dream of building a historic team spearheaded by the duo of Messi and De Bruyne .