Messi’s Next Big Move? Martino Hints at Shocking Changes to Bring a Superstar Reunion to Inter Miami

Could a reunion between Lionel Messi and Neymar happen at Inter Miami? Messi’s former Barcelona teammate, Neymar, is reportedly interested in joining him in MLS, but Miami head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino says league restrictions stand in the way. Martino is urging MLS to overhaul its roster rules to allow more international superstars—like Neymar and others—to join Messi on U.S. soil.

Martino emphasized that current MLS rules, especially those limiting the number of high-salary “Designated Players” (DP), are stifling Inter Miami’s potential to bring top talent alongside Messi. Inter Miami’s DP slots are already filled by Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Leonardo Campana, meaning Neymar could only join if the league were to either add another DP slot or make a major adjustment to its salary cap policies.

Martino’s frustration is clear: MLS’s restrictive structure prevents teams like Inter Miami from maximizing their appeal and competing with global soccer giants. According to Martino, giving teams the flexibility to build deeper, more star-studded rosters around players like Messi could elevate MLS’s profile worldwide. Martino firmly believes that a Messi-Neymar reunion at Inter Miami would not only be a blockbuster for the club but a transformative moment for the entire league.

Neymar’s arrival would undoubtedly inject flair, skill, and a massive following into MLS, further boosting the league’s credibility. Fans would flock to see Messi and Neymar recreate their dazzling chemistry, and Martino believes it would be worth any necessary rule changes.

Martino’s message to MLS is straightforward: if the league truly wants to grow, it’s time to reconsider its restrictions to allow stars like Neymar to join Messi and push MLS onto the world stage. For now, whether Messi and Neymar will get the chance to reignite their partnership in Miami remains uncertain, but Martino’s call for change is a bold step toward making it possible.