Gerardo “Tata” Martino has resigned as coach of Inter Miami, citing personal reasons, as reported by several media outlets on Tuesday (19).
In command of the club starred by Lionel Messi, Martino ended the regular season with 74 points (22 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses). But Inter Miami failed to advance in the MLS Cup knockout stage. The club was eliminated in the first round by Atlanta United, who finished the preliminary round in ninth.
The Miami team also has Uruguayan Luis Suarez.
The club has scheduled a press conference for Friday (22), at which Inter Miami executives and Martino are expected to speak.
Martino, 61, joined Inter Miami in June 2023, after more than three years in charge of the Mexican national team. He left that role after Mexico failed to advance from the group stage of the 2022 World Cup for the first time in almost 45 years.
Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup tournament following the arrival of Martino and superstars Messi and Sergio Busquets that summer.
Previously, Martino, a native of Argentina, led Atlanta United to the MLS Cup title in 2018. He chose not to renew his contract after that season, again citing personal reasons.
The coach has also led Barcelona and the Argentina national team.
