David Beckham has been in talks with former Manchester United team-mate Phil Neville to discuss his managerial position at Inter Miami, sources told ESPN.
Neville, co-owner of EFL League Two, Salford City, and co-owner of Miami Beckham will resign as head coach of the England women’s team later this year, after initially announcing his decision to resign in April last year. .
The 43-year-old has committed to continuing the role until after the delay in the Tokyo Olympics this summer, as her successor, Sarina Wiegman, remained in her position as head coach of the Netherlands until September.
But with Beckham ready to give Neville a chance to take over the MLS team before the new season, which is scheduled to begin in early March, sources said the former Everton midfielder wants to find a solution with the English Football Association, which it will allow him to accept the job in Miami and move to the United States.
Diego Alonso is the head coach of Inter Miami, but uncertainty surrounds his position, and the club said last month that his future “is still determined”.
Miami finished 10th in its MLS Eastern Conference debut season in 2020, but sources said Beckham and fellow investors are determined to see an improvement in performance in 2021, and a new coach is likely to be hired . to take the team in a new direction.
Neville has not yet taken on his first managerial role on a men’s team, coaching the 2018 England women’s team.
The former England international spent a season as a first-team coach at United during David Moyes’ leadership career in 2013-14 and also worked briefly in La Liga with Valencia under Nuno Espirito Santo and his brother, Gary. , during the 2015-16 season.
But sources said he now feels ready to take over the club and is open to the opportunity with Miami.