According to reports from the United States, a player from the Argentine national team could leave European football to join a direct rival of Inter Miami in the MLS.
Updated on 08/13/2024 – 11:12pm ART
© IMAGO/ZUMA WireLeo Messi in Inter Miami
Almost It will be a month since the Argentine National Team was crowned champion of the 2024 Copa América y Leo Messi has not yet been able to return to the pitch due to his ankle injury. However, the clubs in the MLS They do not want to waste time and seek to strengthen themselves strongly to compete with their Inter Miami in the final instance of the regular season and the playoffs.
One of the teams that is making the biggest impact in the transfer market is Charlotte FC. The North Carolina franchise has signed players such as Ashley Westwood from Burnley, Karol Świderski from Hellas Verona and Liel Abada from Celtic in recent seasons. However, in this market it is looking to establish itself as a contender with top signings for the American league.
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After agreeing to the arrival of the World Cup player with the United States National Team, Tim Ream, from Fulham, Charlotte FC is going for more and looking for a two-time champion of America with the Argentine National Team like Giovani Lo Celso. Sidelined at Tottenham, where it has already been confirmed that he will not be considered by coach Ange Postecoglu, the midfielder from Rosario is looking for a new destination, but has not yet decided where he will play during the 24-25 season.
In this context, as reported by Mail Sport, Charlotte FC took a chance to sign Lo Celso and asked the English club about his terms.
The Argentine has only one year left on his contract, so this time Tottenham will look to get rid of him permanently with a transfer. With a market value of 16 million euros, The possibility of having the former Villarreal player seems to be fading away for the MLS team.
If this comes to fruition, Lo Celso would become the second American champion with the national team to play in the American league and would be a direct rival of Leo Messi’s Inter Miami in the Eastern Conference.
Other possible destinations for Giovani Lo Celso
The Argentine’s days at Tottenham are numbered. Ange Postecoglu does not consider him and his departure could be finalized in the next few days, since he has several interested parties. Among them are: Aston Villa and Real Betis, two old acquaintances for Lo Celso since he played for the Spanish side from 2018 to 2020, and Villa not only has Argentines Emiliano Martínez, Emiliano Buendía and Enzo Barrenechea, but also coach Unai Emery, who brought him to Villarreal in 2022. However, Charlotte FC is not giving up the fight.
Miguel Almirón, another possible reinforcement for Charlotte FC
Fabrizio Romano confirms the start of talks between Newcastle United and Charlotte FC for the future of the talented Paraguayan footballer Miguel AlmirónThe English team is in a tight spot in terms of Financial Fair Play and in the midst of a squad revolution that could take the former Lanús player out of St. James Park.
Lionel Messi’s MLS is working to repatriate the most expensive player Major League Soccer has ever sold abroad. According to British tabloids, the costs could reach over 20 million euros. Charlotte FC’s first offer was €10 million and was rejected by the club.
