Messi has special action with Inter Miami, David Beckham spends 2.5 million USD to invite Modric

Messi and Modric are set to play together at Inter Miami

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo , midfielder Luka Modric has officially confirmed his departure from Real Madrid at the end of this season, ending 13 years playing at the Bernabeu, winning 28 championship titles. At the age of 39, the Croatian player has not retired, he wants to continue playing until after the 2026 World Cup before saying goodbye to the pitch.

David Beckham spent $2.5 million to invite Modric (right) to play alongside Messi at Inter Miami

Photo: Reuters

David Beckham, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami, has been pursuing Modric since last summer. This time, he officially offered the veteran Croatian midfielder a one-year contract (until July 2026) with a salary of 2.5 million USD.

If he agrees to this offer, Modric will join Inter Miami from the beginning of July, or possibly as early as June, in case he is not scheduled to play in the Club World Cup with Real Madrid, Mundo Deportivo said.

The deal will also ensure Modric continues to play and lead the Croatian national team to the 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada as planned, before ending his career at the age of 41.

"At 39, Modric has not played a major role this season under coach Ancelotti, who will also leave after this season. His departure from Real Madrid marks the end of an iconic golden era for the Bernabeu team (only Dani Carvajal remains).

But if Modric agrees to join David Beckham's Inter Miami project, this will bring a new attraction. He can play alongside Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, top stars, but now in his 30s will conquer new ambitious milestones," Mundo Deportivo expressed.

Messi may have a new teammate, Modric, in the near future.

Photo: Reuters

The US press also revealed the possibility of Modric joining Inter Miami will be successful, thanks to the influence of Mr. David Beckham and MLS (American professional soccer league) will also agree to make an exception for a player of Modric's caliber to join the league. Moreover, the salary of 2.5 million USD to invite Modric is within MLS regulations.

Meanwhile, Messi and Inter Miami prepare for their next MLS match against Philadelphia Union away at 6:30 a.m. on May 25. This is a must-win match for Messi and his teammates, after a series of recent disastrous results. Coach Mascherano is also under great pressure and could be fired if Inter Miami loses again.

Coach Mascherano also confirmed that Messi had called a meeting to express his disappointments recently, and asked the whole team to make every effort to overcome the current difficulties.

Messi and Suarez also decided to join the away match against Philadelphia Union, instead of staying home like last year to attend the Dreams Cup to support their sons playing for the Inter Miami Academy youth teams.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-co-hanh-dong-dac-biet-voi-inter-miami-david-beckham-chi-25-trieu-usd-moi-modric-185250524085749852.htm