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Lionel Messi has reportedly contacted Luka Modrić to propose a move to Inter Miami, potentially uniting two legends from rival clubs in MLS next season.
A potential football fairytale could be in the making. Spanish media report that Lionel Messi has personally reached out to Luka Modrić with an ambitious proposal: “Will you come with me to Miami?”
The Inter Miami captain is said to be actively shaping a team of icons in Major League Soccer and has now set his sights on the Croatian maestro, who remains undecided about his future at Real Madrid.
Messi reportedly shared his positive experiences in MLS and outlined the vision behind Inter Miami—a club that has already reunited him with his former Barcelona teammates: Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez.
Modrić, 38, is out of contract with Real Madrid on June 30, and although he has repeatedly expressed a desire to end his career at the Bernabéu, the idea of playing alongside Messi in the U.S. is said to be genuinely tempting to his inner circle.
Reports suggest Modrić could extend with Real only briefly—possibly for the Club World Cup—before making a final decision. The Croatian legend has no intention of joining another European club besides Real Madrid, making MLS his most likely destination if he leaves Spain.
David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, is reportedly already working behind the scenes to make the deal happen, eager to fulfil Messi’s request and add another global icon to the squad.
The relationship between Messi and Modrić has always been marked by mutual respect, even during their fiercest clashes in El Clásico. Now, the chance to transform rivalry into partnership could become one of the most unexpected stories of the summer.
As Real Madrid’s season nears a crucial conclusion, much will depend on whether they lift La Liga or the Copa del Rey. If not, the club could undergo significant changes—possibly opening the door for Modrić to begin his next chapter in Miami.