Inter Miani co-owner David Beckham says they are ready for big-name signings as they prepare for their second season in Major League Soccer under new coach Phil Neville.<\/p>\n
Speaking Saturday at an event to launch Miami\u2019s new jersey, Beckham said although the club saw home-grown talent as the cornerstone of the franchise\u2019s long-term success, he also acknowledged that Inter remained in the hunt for big-name players, citing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have both previously indicated interest in playing in MLS.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have said from day one that our academy system is a massive part of this club and if we can bring players through here that have lived and breathed Inter Miami then that is the goal,\u201d Beckham told AFP.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we also know that being in Miami, our fans want to see the big stars.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe already have players like Gonzalo Higuain and Blaise Matuidi who add to the glitz and glamour but also going forward we want to have the opportunity to bring some great names in.\u201d<\/p>\n
When the inevitable question was put to him about Inter\u2019s interest in Messi and Ronaldo, Beckham refused to rule out a move for either player.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe player has to be right for the team, still have ambition and want to win,\u201d Beckham said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo whatever player we talk to, we have to make sure that is a priority.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, we always want to bring in great players. Miami is a great pull for anyone and those kinds of players (Messi and Ronaldo) are the kind we aspire to bring here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beckham also said Miami\u2019s recruitment policy is inspired by his former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.<\/p>\n
\u201cSir Alex Ferguson was the master at choosing the right player, he didn\u2019t always bring the best player in the world, he brought the right player for the club and that is one of the things that I have taken into this place,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Miami boss Neville has already added former Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross to his squad as well as Brazilian midfielder Gregore while talks with West Bromwich Albion full-back Kieran Gibbs continue.<\/p>\n
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