David Beckham’s Inter Miami snap up first big star as Blaise Matuidi has medical ahead of transfer from Juventus
INTER MIAMI have finally snapped up their first big star signing with Blaise Matuidi set for a medical in Paris.
David Beckham’s MLS side appear to have acquired the midfielder on a free transfer, as Juventus look to lighten their wage bill.
According to , a deal between the two clubs was reached allowing Matuidi to undergo a medical in the French capital.
Juve have been heavily hit following the coronavirus crisis with Aaron Ramsey and Gonzalo Higuain also facing uncertain futures.
World Cup winner Matuidi,33, was one of three Juventus stars to be hit by the deadly bug during the pandemic.
He tested positive for Covid-19, alongside Daniele Rugani and Paulo Dybala, and thankfully made a full recovery.
Speaking to YouTube channel Bros Stories, he said: “Honestly, it’s tough.
“When I tested positive, I couldn’t even go out shopping. It made me psychotic.”
Matuidi spent a year with former England captain Beckham with PSG in 2013.
And Becks – part owner of Inter Miami – convinced his former team-mate to make the move Stateside.
Beckham last month asked fans to be patient after Inter Miami became the first MLS expansion team to lose their opening five competitive fixtures.
A 1-0 defeat to New York City meant Beck’s new franchise were also the first club eliminated from the MLS is Back tournament.
The ex-England and Man Utd star has several other top talents on his radar.
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is heavily liked with the MLS newbies and so has his old Liverpool colleague Daniel Sturridge.
Sturridge has been a free agent since his contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor was terminated.
According to L’Equipe, he has now set his sights on a move to the MLS or France’s Ligue 1.
The former Manchester City forward is believed to follow both of the leagues closely.
Sturridge is open to a permanent move to America as he wants to set up his own record label there when he hangs up his boots.