Javier Mascherano has quit as Inter Miami head coach, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title.
Miami said in a statement Tuesday that the Argentine coach had stepped down for “personal reasons.”
“I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF,” Mascherano said in a statement.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments.”
Miami currently sits thirds in the Eastern Conference after seven games of the 2026 season but exited the Concacaf Champions Cup to Nashville SC.
“Javier will forever be part of this Club’s history and will always hold a special place in the Inter Miami CF family,” Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said. “Not only for being a key part of unforgettable achievements, such as winning the MLS Cup and the team’s historic performance at the Club World Cup, but also for the example he set through his dedication and daily work leading the team.
“We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed, wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future.”
