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Lionel Messi has revealed that he does not plan on having a career in the field of coaching at the end of his playing career. At 38, the Inter Mimi skipper is in the twilight of his professional career which has spanned over two decades.
Lionel Messi interacted with Luzu TV about various topics, consisting of his plans when he decides to retire. He revealed that he does not wish to become a coach and sees himself in a more administrative role as the owner of a football club.
"I don't see myself as a coach. I like the idea of being a manager, but I'd prefer to be an owner. I'd like to have my own club, start from the bottom, and make it grow. To be able to give the kids the opportunity to develop and achieve something important. If I had to choose, that's what would appeal to me most", he said (via ESPN).
The Argentina icon launched a professional club, Deportivo LSM, along with close friend and teammate Luis Suarez. The Club currently plays in the fourth tier of the Uruguayan football pyramid and boasts of around 3,000 members as well as 80 staff.
Lionel Messi seems to be focused to follow in the footsteps of Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, who opted against coaching or punditry following a legendary career. He exchanged his football jerseys for suits after a stint with Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS and helped create the Inter Miami project.
Lionel Messi wants Inter Miami to sign USMNT star
Lionel Messi has reportedly urged Inter Miami to sign USMNT star midfielder Matko Miljevic.
As of now at Huracan, Miljevic was a great player for the Argentine club, scoring 16 goal contributions in the recently-finished campaign.
As per Fichajes, Messi believes in strengthening the attacking midfield a top priority and has picked Miljevic as a crucial addition to help them to give tough competition for the MLS title.
The Herons' skipper believes the team needs to get quality players who are still in their prime and feels Miljevic's profile matches what they require.
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