"Looking to the future, he gives us a dream" - Inter Miami manager reacts after Lionel Messi officially joins the MLS club

Inter Miami's manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino has responded to Lionel Messi's formal induction into the MLS club. The Argentine legend joins the club at a dire period, as they currently deal with an 11-game winless streak, which has marred their season thus far.

Messi's absence was felt acutely in the team's recent 3-0 defeat to St. Louis City, a game that also marked the inaugural match for Tata Martino at the helm. Yet, with his contract inked, hope is on the horizon. The addition of the legendary playmaker to Miami's roster is akin to adding rocket fuel to fire, as he could light up the side and help them up the league table.

Martino, who has previously coached Messi, spoke about the transformative potential the player brings to the table. He stated (via Franco Panizo):

The subsequent two months are going to be a whirlwind for the superstar and his new teammates. From August 20 to October 21, Inter Miami have 12 games on their roster, offering a potential of 36 points. Messi, though not expected to wave a magic wand to secure victories in every match, is nonetheless anticipated to fortify the team substantially.

The team find themselves lagging behind, 15 points shy of playoff-qualifying spots and 10 points adrift from wild card positions. The road ahead is steep, but the optimism surrounding the forward's arrival cannot be overstated.

The forthcoming matches will see Inter Miami squaring off against teams like Nashville and Cincinnati, currently reigning in the Eastern Conference's top spot. Also, six upcoming games pit them against clubs sharing the same plight, currently sitting outside the playoffs.

David Beckham's Inter Miami have culminated weeks of fervent speculation with the official announcement of Lionel