Ex-Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman is spotted training in the team’s facilities…despite being RELEASED
- Marmsman had his contract terminated by the club last week after comments
- While it is unclear if they influenced the decision, he said MIA is “not ready” for Messi
- DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news
Recently released goalkeeper Nick Marsman is back in training, the only surprise being with the club that sent him out.
Marsman was part of the Inter Miami-roster until last week. While unconfirmed, many suspect his departure follows comments he made in June.
The shotstopper suggested David Beckham’s club were not equipped to sign a player of Messi’s quality at the moment.
“Personally, I don’t think this club is ready for the arrival of Messi,” Marsman told ESPN. ‘We have a temporary stadium, people can just go onto the field, there are no fences.
“We also leave for the stadium without security. I think they are not ready. But I hope he comes.’
Former Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman was spotted using the club’s facilities on Friday
Marsman was released by Inter Miami with local reports suggesting he had been ‘bought out’
Marsman questioned in June whether David Beckham’s club is currently equipped for Messi
The World Cup winner has played four games for Inter Miami so far and scored seven goals
Fast forward to Friday and Marsman was spotted playing teqball with an ex-colleague at Inter Miami’s training base in Fort Lauderdale.
According to the Miami beat writer Franco PanizoMarman was ‘bought out’ by the club and therefore still practices with the team ‘in an effort to keep fit’.
While you may see some logic in Marsman’s initial comments, Messi is creating a huge wave of intrigue and hype around the South Florida club.
The World Cup winner has made four appearances for Inter Miami so far – all in the Leagues Cup.
On his debut vs. Cruz Azul ended the storybook with a winner in stoppage time, but the truth is it’s not over yet.
The Storks have won all four games, with Messi scoring seven goals and adding one assist.
Next for Inter Miami and Messi are at home against Charlotte in the Leagues Cup quarter-final on Friday night.