Inter Miami targets Giovani Lo Celso, continues building its Argentina squad.
Lionel Messi's team is closely monitoring Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, with the aim of strengthening their squad and reinforcing their strategy of building a team around Argentinian stars.
Inter Miami's strategy to strengthen their squad.
Inter Miami is continuing its strategy of building a highly competitive roster around a superstar.Lionel Messi, with their latest target being a fellow Argentinian midfielder,Giovani Lo CelsoAccording to journalist Gaston Edul, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team is closely monitoring the player's situation at Real Betis and is ready to make an official offer.
Currently, negotiations are still in their early stages and no significant progress has been made. Real Betis has also not received any concrete offers for the 29-year-old midfielder.
The plan to "Argentinaize" the squad.
If the deal goes through, Lo Celso will become the eighth Argentinian player in the Inter Miami squad. He will play alongside famous compatriots such as Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, alongside Tadeo Allende, Mateo Silvetti, Gonzalo Lujan, Tomas Aviles, and Oscar Ustari. This clearly demonstrates the "Argentinianization" strategy aimed at creating a connection and synergy around Messi.
Argentinian players are playing a key role in shaping the team's identity and playing style. Previously, loan deals for Rocco Rios Novo, Baltasar Rodriguez, and Marcelo Weigandt ended, paving the way for new additions.
Lo Celso's future at Real Betis
Giovani Lo Celso had a fairly stable start to the season but has gradually lost his starting position recently under coach Manuel Pellegrini. To date, he has played 20 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. However, muscle injuries have affected his consistency, with only 83 minutes played in the last four games, making his future at Betis uncertain.
From Real Betis' perspective, selling Lo Celso could be a sensible option. This would free up salary funds, allowing the club to focus on finding a new striker and solving their attacking problems.
Potential benefits for all parties
Moving to the US to play could bring many benefits to Lo Celso personally. He would have the opportunity to reunite with Messi and De Paul, regain his peak form, and maintain his place in coach Lionel Scaloni's plans for the Argentina national team heading towards the 2026 World Cup.
For Inter Miami, Lo Celso is seen as a potential replacement for Tadeo Allende, who will return to Celta Vigo after his loan spell ends. His arrival would significantly enhance the depth and quality of their midfield. This move, along with the completion of Sergio Reguilon's signing and the imminent arrival of goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, demonstrates Inter Miami's ambition to comprehensively upgrade their squad.
