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Inter Miami chief ‘optimistic’ Lionel Messi will join MLS side

Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas has opened up on the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for the club in the future and is optimistic the Argentine could be tempted to MLS.

The latest rumors on Messi’s future suggest he’ll sign a contract extension that will keep him at the Camp Nou for two more seasons and then allow him to head to Inter Miami for a spell.

Messi’s also expected to take on an ambassadorial role in the US before returning to Barcelona, and Mas says his club have been working hard to try and lure big names to their club.