Inter Miami know that to bring the Argentinean on board, they first must release a foreigner player. Taylor, who is out of contract, seems the likely choice.
Víctor Martín J.VictorMartJimAndy HallUpdate: May 31st, 2024 09:37 EDT0
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After receiving death threats and his family shaken by a drive-by shooting, it is difficult to see Ángel Di María returning home to Argentina when his spell in European football comes to an end this summer. The winger has enjoyed a successful and extensive career in Europe’s top leagues but he will be looking for a new home when his contract with Portuguese club Benfica expires at the end of next month.
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Busy summer ahead for Messi and Di María
With the Copa América on the horizon, Di María has a tough but interesting month ahead with Argentina. His return to Rosario Central has practically been ruled out, Saudi Arabia and the United States are the two most feasible destinations at this moment in time.
If Ángel finally knocks on the door of the MLS, it will surely be Inter Miami, who would be only too happy to receive him. If a deal can be struck, the Florida club would reunite Messi with his old PSG team mate and one of his best partners in Argentina’s national team. The two have played a total of 137 games together – 24 of them with Paris Saint-Germain and 108 with the national team.
However, for that to happen, the franchise will need to make salary space, and free up one of the places allocated to foreigner players.
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Inter Miami’s #16 Robert Taylor celebrates after scoring his team�s 3rd goal during the MLS football match between Orlando City and Inter Miami FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 2, 2024. (Photo by Chris ARJOON / AFP)CHRIS ARJOONAFP
Taylor is the key
Robert Taylor, who is close to ending his contract with Inter Miami, seems the most probable member of Tata Martino’s squad who will be moved on so that Ángel Di María fits into the puzzle. The Finnish left winger would simultaneously free up a foreign player slot, in addition to a place in attack, so allowing him to run down his contract appears to be the most feasible solution being considered.
