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Lionel Messi & Angel Di Maria back together? Inter Miami could launch transfer swoop for Argentina winger instead of Kevin De Bruyne as Benfica contract nears expiry date

<p>De Bruyne is set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-official-midfielder-confirms-leave-man-city-emotional-message-fans/blt539077ebbba59885" target="_blank">become a free agent this summer when his contract at Premier League champions Manchester City expires</a>. A move to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-next-club-man-city-legend-former-side-extend-invite-for-belgian-to-return-etihad-exit/blt5b8499183679cd2c" target="_blank">MLS is being speculated on</a> for the 33-year-old - with expansion franchise San Diego FC out of the running as they cannot afford the Belgian midfielder’s wages.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/inter-miami-reportedly-hold-kevin-de-bruyne-s-discovery-rights-clearing-way-for-possible-marquee-move-for-manchester-city-legend/blt44271374ada770df" target="_blank">left the door open for Inter Miami to make a move</a>, although De Bruyne would need to take a sizeable cut on his £400,000-a-week salary in order to join Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets in Florida as they already have three Designated Player spots filled.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>If De Bruyne proves to be out of reach, then <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/kevin-de-bruyne-inter-miami-lionel-messi-qd9m37lz2 " target="_blank"><em>The Times</em></a> claims that a move could be made for Di Maria. The 37-year-old forward played alongside Messi in the Argentina national team for 17 years - winning the World Cup together in 2022.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>He is another veteran performer that his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-angel-di-maria-transfer-plan-join-lionel-messi-mls-rosario-pit-stop-inter-miami/bltd411b88b6ae06a65" target="_blank">approaching free agency, with his deal at Benfica running down</a>. Di Maria is said to have already looked at houses in Miami, but would prefer to spend another 12 months in Portugal before considering any return to the Americas.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Lionel Messi & Angel Di Maria back together? Inter Miami could launch transfer swoop for Argentina winger instead of Kevin De Bruyne as Benfica contract nears expiry date | Goal.com

Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria could reportedly be reunited at Inter Miami, with the Herons also being heavily linked with Kevin De Bruyne.

Lionel Messi &amp; Angel Di Maria back together? Inter Miami could launch transfer swoop for Argentina winger instead of Kevin De Bruyne as Benfica contract nears expiry date