David Beckham wants former Real Madrid teammate Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi to join him at Inter Miami FC
The ex-Manchester United man wants to attract the biggest names in world football to his MLS side
David Beckham has held 'preliminary talks' with former Real Madrid teammate Zinedine Zidane about managing his MLS team, Inter Miami CF.
And he also wants to sign Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi once the franchise is up and running by 2020, according to reports.
The former England captain exercised his contractual clause to start his own MLS team in January of this year and is already plotting manoeuvres to make them the biggest side in America.
By the time Inter Miami are running in two years time, Messi will have two years left on his Barca deal aged 32 and may consider the move.
And, according to the , Becks wants his Galactico teammate Zidane to run the team.
The Frenchman's last job saw him retain the Champions League trophy for an incredible third time in a row before surprisingly quitting just days later.
Although he has been linked with moves to Qatar, communications with close friend Beckham may convince him otherwise.
Inter Miami will be based in a 70% Hispanic neighbourhood so the signing of a South American star would certainly appease the natives.
When asked about the possibility of singing the five-time Balon d'Or winner, Beckham said: "Who knows maybe we can see him here in a few years time.
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"We want to create the biggest club in the USA and so that means attracting some of the biggest players.”
The singing of Zidane would be seen as the more pressing matter for Beckham, with Manchester United circling as pressure grows on Jose Mourinho.
It is understood he would prefer a move in Europe, but the pulling power of 'Brand Beckham' may convince him otherwise.