Incoming Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano once rejected the chance to join David Beckham's MLS outfit during the twilight of his playing days. The former Barcelona stalwart is set to reunite with ex-teammates Lionel Messi,

Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami in the upcoming days as the two parties finalize contract negotiations, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.