DAVID BECKHAM is dreaming about unleashing the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at Inter Miami.
The former England skipper has been working his Golden Balls off behind the scenes to make sure old pal and new Miami boss Phil Neville is ready for the MLS season which starts in April.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are both on Inter Miami’s wishlistCredit: AFP or licensors
David Beckham has ambitious plans for Inter MiamiCredit: AP:Associated Press
Beckham, speaking as the club launched their latest shirt, is desperate for the Inter academy system to become one of the best in the world.
But Becks knows swooping for true global superstars is essential to keep excitement levels high in South Florida.
Both Messi and Ronaldo fancy ending their careers Stateside and the Manchester United legend said: “I have said from day one that our academy system is a massive part of this club and if we can bring players through here that have lived and breathed Inter Miami then that is the goal.
“But we also know that being in Miami, our fans want to see the big stars.
“We already have players like Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi who add to the glitz and glamour but also going forward we want to have the opportunity to bring some great names in.
“Leo and Cristiano have been mentioned (in the question just asked), they have been at the top of their game and been the best for the last 15 years because of hard work. There is very little luck behind it.
“Sir Alex Ferguson was the master at choosing the right player, he didn’t always bring the best player in the world, he brought the right player for the club and that is one of the things that I have taken into this place.”
Neville has already added former Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross to his squad as well as Brazilian midfielder Gregore while talks with West Bromwich Albion full-back Kieran Gibbs continue.
Ryan Shawcross signed for Inter earlier this week
Kieran Gibbs is also on Becks and Co’s radarCredit: Rex Features
BET OF THE DAY: GET HARRY KANE TO SCORE OR ASSIST VS BURNLEY AT HUGE 25/1
Beckham added: “The player has to be right for the team, still have ambition and want to win.
“So whatever player we talk to, we have to make sure that is a priority.
“Of course, we always want to bring in great players. Miami is a great pull for anyone and those kinds of players (Messi and Ronaldo) are who we aspire to bring here.”
Becks’ love for United, however, will never die and he reckons old pal Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing the business back in the red half of Manchester.
He said: “Ole has done really well, he is loved by the fans and the players.
“He is respected because of what he has done in his career and even in difficult times he has performed and given everyone at United hope.
“I wished him a happy birthday the other day and called him boss. He doesn’t call me that – but I might ask him to.”
⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds
David Beckham sings Friends theme to son Cruz on his birthday – and he actually has a good voice
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
