Olympic coach Javier Mascherano has revealed whether Lionel Messi will leave Inter Miami to play for Argentina this summer.
The 36-year-old attacker has been in the spotlight in recent weeks following Argentina’s qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games in France later this year, and Messi is already scheduled to compete in the Copa America.
With this summer’s competition being the last time Messi will realistically compete in the Olympics, speculation in Argentina has centered on whether the forward will participate despite Inter Miami’s league games.
And, speaking with TyC Sports, coach Mascherano revealed that he has spoken with Messi about competing in the Olympics, with discussions still ongoing.
Mascherano said, “I spoke with Leo, and we agreed to continue talking. He has only recently begun his season with Inter Miami, and there is still plenty of time until the Olympics.
“We also have to consider the Copa America this summer. It is not an easy situation. We have to see if he really has the energy to be there in Paris. It is not our intention to bother him or pressure him.
“We sent him an invitation in advance, and we gave him all the facts he needs to think about and to talk with his club. It is not easy for him, either, to manage it with Inter Miami and MLS and to be absent for a while. He will decide at the right time.”
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