Inter Miami FC, the US based football club owned by former Manchester United and England captain, David Beckham, has completed the signing of Blaise Matuidi.
Recall that days ago, the France World cup winner was released by Juventus after three years with the Old Ladies which he joined from Paris Saint-Germain.
Matuidi made 133 appearances for Juventus, winning the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana during his spell in Italy.
Matuidi, 33, will play for Inter Miami CF on August 22. He is exptected to will wear the No.8 shirt.
Beckham told the club website: "I couldn’t be happier to welcome my friend Blaise to Inter Miami. He is an exciting and gifted player and a great person.
"To have a World Cup winner of Blaise’s quality in our new team is such a proud moment - for us as owners and for our fans. For me personally, to have a former team-mate joining our club is very special and I can’t wait to welcome him and his beautiful family to South Florida.”
Paul McDonough, Inter Miami chief operating officer and sporting director, said: “Blaise is one of the most successful midfielders of his generation and we’re thrilled to have him at Inter Miami. His world-class quality and leadership will be key attributes for the club.”
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