Inter Miami appoint Tata Martino new head coach

Inter Miami have hired Gerardo 'Tata' Martino as head coach, replacing interim Javier Morales following the firing of Phil Neville at the start of June.

Martino led Atlanta United to the MLS Cup in 2018, coached Paraguay and Mexico at FIFA World Cup tournaments and was in charge at Barcelona during the 2013/14 season.

From his time at Camp Nou and then two years in charge of the Argentina national team, the 60-year-old is already very familiar with new Inter Miami megastar Lionel Messi.

"I'm very excited to join a big club like Inter Miami and I know together we can accomplish many great things," said Martino.

"The Club has the necessary infrastructure to be a major competitor in the region and I believe that with everyone’s hard work and commitment we can get there."

Co-owner David Beckham said, "Tata is a highly respected figure in our sport whose track record speaks for itself. We are confident that his achievements in the game and experience as a head coach will inspire our team and excite our fans and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on and off the field."

Managing owner Jorge Mas went on to add, "We are very happy to be able to welcome Tata to Inter Miami. We feel he is a coach who matches our ambitions as a club and we're optimistic about what we can accomplish together. Tata has coached at the highest levels and we believe that experience will be hugely beneficial to us as we aim to compete for titles here."

Martino will officially get started upon receipt of the necessary work documentation, but he immediately has a big job ahead of him with Inter Miami last in the Eastern Conference.