Another new coach for Lionel Messi? Inter Miami identify potential replacement for Javier Mascherano amid worrying MLS form

Inter Miami, who won the MLS Supporters' Shield last year under Gerardo Martino, brought in Mascherano as their new head coach ahead of the 2025 MLS campaign. The aim was to take a step forward and bring the MLS Cup home under the tutelage of the young Argentine manager.

Things, however, have not gone as planned, as Lionel Messi and Co. have miserably failed in the current season. The Herons have won only two matches out of their last 10 outings across all competitions and are now placed seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference points table. After a series of poor results, the club are now considering parting ways with Mascherano.

Sources confirmed to GOAL Mexico that Jardine is on Inter Miami's radar should Mascherano be dismissed due to the Herons' poor run of form, having managed just two wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Jardine has guided the Mexican club to three Liga MX titles. The driving force behind the Brazilian's potential arrival at the MLS team is Alberto Marrero, who is currently the director of football for the Herons and was responsible for hiring the South American coach from Atlético San Luis in 2022.

Jardine's current contract with America expires in 2027 and if Miami push ahead with their plans to sign him, they will have to pay a whopping $5 million (£3.6m) in compensation to the Mexican side.