Among them, the two clubs Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy are significantly increasing their strength, so as not to be inferior to the level of prominence that Messi is bringing to Inter Miami in MLS and American football today.
Los Angeles FC are targeting veteran Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, whose contract expires in June 2026. But he can leave as early as 2025 under an early termination agreement. The American club is keeping a Designated Player (DP) spot open for the 2025 season. This is the position that Antoine Griezmann will be in if he decides to move to the US and reunite with his two former teammates from the French national team, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and striker Olivier Giroud.
Antoine Griezmann has also been linked with Inter Miami. But the team, owned and co-owned by David Beckham, is now more inclined to add star Neymar. In addition, veteran striker Suarez will renew his contract to continue playing alongside Messi in the 2025 season.
The other star who is also rumored to be heading to the US to join MLS is midfielder Pogba. Pogba is about to finish his doping ban, from 4 years to 18 months after a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). From the beginning of 2025, this 31-year-old star is allowed to return to training and playing.
However, the club that owns this player, Juventus, is no longer interested in him. The parties are negotiating to terminate the contract (until June 2026) amicably, when the penalty expires and Pogba will become a free player.
According to The Athletic (UK), Pogba offered to continue playing for Juventus and reduce his salary to just over 500,000 USD/week. But coach Thiago Motta has removed him from all plans, focusing on investing more in young player Kenan Yildiz to replace the role of the French star.
Pogba has been visiting the US frequently recently, as he has a villa in Miami. He often goes to Chase Stadium to watch Messi and Inter Miami play MLS matches as well as the recent playoffs. However, the possibility of Pogba choosing to join Inter Miami is very low, as the team has set its sights on Neymar.
“Currently, there are several other clubs in MLS that have contacted Pogba to negotiate. But it is unclear whether this player will continue to look for another club in Europe to play for after terminating his contract with Juventus or will go to the US. The possibility of Pogba going to the US is very high, because clubs here are increasing their search for star players, thanks to economic growth and the attraction that Messi brings, which is enriching the tournament,” said The Athletic .
