Blaise Matuidi left Juventus for the sunny shores of Miami, sharing that it was PSG teammate Beckham who convinced him to join.
After a tough season in Turin, Blaise Matuidi decided to leave European football for adventures in the MLS. He joins David Beckham at Inter Miami.
Matuidi explained the reasons for leaving Juventus. About his decision on joining Inter Miami, it was simple. It was the allure of Beckham who helped him make his decision.
“He [Beckham] told me he’s very happy with my signing and that he’ll be there to help me,” Goal quoted Matuidi. “It will be an honor to play for his club. David is an exemplary role model on and off the pitch. That’s the path I want to follow.”
With the European Championships postponed, Matuidi’s chances of making the team will go down. The combative midfielder expects that but is not closing the door of playing for Les Blues.
“I’m aware that by going to MLS, it complicates my access to the France team,” he admitted. “It made me think. I’ve been in it for 10 years, I’ve got 84 caps – and that’s not nothing.”
“I don’t close the door but I’m a realist too. I know that young players will arrive and show they have the qualities to be important. But I’ve not said my last word either, I remain available.”
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