Gerardo 'Tata' Martino reportedly set to depart as coach of Lionel Messi, Inter Miami due to 'personal reasons'

After crashing out of the 2024 MLS Playoffs in stunning fashion, Inter Miami and manager Tata Martino are parting ways, according to GIVEMESPORT, with Martino reportedly stepping aside due to "personal reasons."

Martino led the Herons to the MLS points-record across the regular season and the Supporters' Shield title in 2024, and departs with a year remaining on his contract.

He is expected to address the media in a final news conference on Friday, alongside co-owner Jorge Mas and president of football operations Raúl Sanllehi.

Martino had been with Miami since the summer of 2023 - arriving the same time as Lionel Messi. He found immediate success with the club, lifting the inaugural 2023 Leagues Cup title.

Along with the recruitment of Messi, Martino helped bring in Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba to the club, along with helping the development of rising teenage stars Benjamin Cremaschi, Diego Gomez and David Ruiz.

The Argentine was a nominee for 2024 MLS Coach of the Year with Miami, and one of the most accomplished managers in the game, having previous stints with FC Barcelona in Spain and the Argentina national team.

In 2018, he led fellow MLS side Atlanta United to 2018 MLS Cup.

Martino led Miami's attack to an MLS-best 79 goals during the regular season, seeing the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both score at least 20 goals, and helping both to MLS MVP nomination.

The Herons and co-owner David Beckham will now presumably embark on an offseason journey to find their next permanent head coach.