DAVID BECKHAM’S new MLS team are already targeting title glory in their first season – even though the squad and stadium are still being built.
Inter Miami finally kick-off on March 1st in Los Angeles against LAFC but have huge, big money player holes to fill and only unveiled their new boss, Diego Alonso, here on Wednesday night.
Inter Miami are already targeting title glory in their first seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sporting Director Paul McDonough, who loves having Beckham on speed dial and values the former England skipper’s contribution immensely, has been hovering up a nice mix of youth and experience.
The superstar signings are yet to arrive but serial winner Becks never settled for second best as a player – and he won’t stop now he’s an owner.
Jorge Mas, Beckham’s right-hand man in South Florida, said: “We have several goals and they have already begun.
“We have to establish a culture, our aspirations to compete and be playing games in October and November, being involved in the play-offs and the race for the Supporters Shield by doing well in the Eastern Conference.
“Pressure is good, and if you don’t feel that, you won’t win. I place pressure on myself every day. It’s how you bounce back and get better.”
Manchester City superstars Sergio Aguero and David Silva have both been linked with Inter Miami recently.
The superstar signings are yet to arrive for David Beckham’s new MLS sideCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“To be linked with elite players isn’t normal,” said Mas. “It’s amazing how other teams are looking at us – and we haven’t even kicked off yet.”
Alonso, a striker who helped lead Valencia to the 2001 Champions League final during his playing days as well as representing Uruguay, arrives in South Florida after being sacked by Mexican side Monterrey last September despite winning the Concacaf Champions League in 2019.
The highly-rated 44 year-old cannot wait to get cracking.
He said: “To have David involved was very important for me. I have spoken to him and we have great memories of when I played against him.
“Being the head coach is an honour and I am so proud. I have always said the great dreamers never meet their dreams, they surpass them.
“I want to play attacking football, we will play and not react. Since day one it was very clear, this club is an ambitious project and I was eager to join because we share the same ideals.
Diego Alonso joins as First-Ever Head Coach of David Beckham’s Inter Miami
“I cannot wait to get started.”
Beckham, who has waited five years to see his MLS dream become a reality thanks a frustrating failure to find a stadium site in Miami, is set to be in LA for the opener and the first home match at the new stadium in Fort Lauderdale , which is nearing completion, on March 14.
Mas added:”Today is a historic day for our team and organization. This started with David’s dream in 2007 of establishing a franchise which reflect his values as a player. People said we couldn’t build a stadium so quickly but on March 14, we will be ready- and it will be special.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
