Why Mexican midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro held the key to Lionel Messi officially signing for Inter Miami

David Beckham’s Herons will be able to officially confirm the signing of the former Barcelona superstar before the Leagues Cup begins.

Bryan Arellano

Bryan ArellanoBryxn_AUpdate: Jul 15th, 2023 08:54 EDT

Rodolfo Pizarro no seguirá en Inter Miami

The coast is officially clear for Inter Miami to sign Lionel Messi after the MLS club revealed on Friday that Mexican midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro had agreed to terminate his contract with the Herons by mutual consent.

Club has agreed to mutually terminate the contract of midfielder Rodolfo Pizarro: https://t.co/ARRmdBwK3X pic.twitter.com/XQijfPqKl6

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 15, 2023

As reported by The Athletic, Pizarro’s departure was crucial in order for David Beckham’s team to be able to formalise Messi arrival, as they had to make room on the roster to be able to register Argentina’s World Cup-winning star.

Pizarro departure “not soccer related”

“We know what the situation is. There is the soccer side of things and then there is also the administrative side, which is what will ultimately decide his future. Him leaving is not something that is based on soccer”, said new Inter Miami head coach Gerardo ‘Tato’ Martino when asked about Pizarro’s future at the club.

Inter Miami to confirm Messi signing imminently

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