Does he close the door on Neymar?, Tata Martino's dart to the MLS

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has poured cold water on the hopes of Inter Miami fans who dreamed of seeing Neymar Jr. teaming up with Lionel Messi. The Argentine coach has stated that signing the Brazilian is "impossible" at this time due to the Major League Soccer's salary cap restrictions.

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In a recent interview, Martino explained that the MLS rules are very strict when it comes to salary caps and that bringing in a player of Neymar's caliber, whose salary is one of the highest in the world, would far exceed these limits.

"With Leo (Messi) and the rest of the guys already here, I can't imagine, if the league doesn't relax the salary cap, how it would be carried out. I don't know how the implementation would be. If there's one thing the MLS has, it's that the rules are strict. Starting from these bases, today this is impossible," said the Argentine coach.

This statement from Martino has been a blow to Inter Miami fans, who had excitedly envisioned the possibility of forming a historic attacking trio with Messi, Neymar, and Suárez. However, the league's rules seem to be an insurmountable obstacle at this time.

What does this mean for the future of Inter Miami?

• Focus on the current project: The club will focus on consolidating the team they have and competing at the highest level in MLS.
• Possibility of future flexibilities: Although it seems impossible at the moment, it is not ruled out that in the future the MLS could relax its salary cap rules to attract big stars.
• Searching for alternatives: Inter Miami will have to explore other options in the market to strengthen their squad and continue to grow as a club.

In conclusion, Tata Martino's statements have made it clear that signing Neymar for Inter Miami is a short-term utopia. However, football is a dynamic sport and things can change quickly. We will have to wait to see if there are any new developments in the future.