New team-mate for Lionel Messi at Inter Miami? Former USMNT sensation Julian Green open to MLS move on one condition

The 28-year-old midfielder, who came through the ranks at Bayern Munich and made his senior international debut as a teenager back in 2014, is currently in Germany with second tier outfit Greuther Furth.

He has been catching the eye this season and is into the final year of his contract, meaning that free agency could beckon in 2024. Quizzed by ESPN on whether he may be tempted to head home at that point, the Tampa native said: “Of course I'm happy here, and I still have one more year here. Maybe there will come more because I am glad to be part of Furth, but I can definitely imagine playing in MLS one day. My dad still lives in Florida, so that's a big reason, of course.”

Green added on only being interested in moving to Florida – narrowing his MLS options down to Inter Miami, where he could link up with seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, and Orlando City: “If I could, of course I would probably choose [a Florida club] because I'm born there, my dad lives there. But the style of play has to fit, and you have to be happy to live there and be comfortable there. We are also recognising in Germany how MLS is getting bigger and bigger every year, especially with Messi right now. So of course MLS is always an option for me. But right now I'm focused on Furth and on this season. I want to have a good season, and then we'll see where I am.”

Green has not ruled out earning an international recall either. He won the last of his 15 caps back in 2018 – and faces competition from the likes of Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah and Gio Reyna for midfield berths – but could force his way back in as a back-up option within Gregg Berhalter’s engine room.