Inter Miami CF part ways with head coach Diego Alonso - Phil Neville to arrive soon?

On Wednesday, Inter Miami CF have been heavily linked with England's women national team head coach Phil Neville. Just 24 hours later, the Major League Soccer club announced that they have mutually parted ways with current head coach Diego Alonso. 

“On behalf of the organization, I want to thank Diego for his hard work and dedication during our inaugural season and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Inter Miami CF managing owner Jorge Mas in a club statement. “This was a difficult year and a very tough decision for everyone, but we believe it is the right step for the Club. We have great expectations for Inter Miami in the short and long term.”

Alonso was a highly sought manager before joining Inter Miami ahead of the club's inaugural season in 2019. But results in MLS have been mixed. The club was eliminated in the group stage of the MLS is Back Tournament and then in the play-ins of the MLS Cup Playoffs by fellow expansion side Nashville SC. In 24 games in charge, Alonso averaged 1.00 points per game. 

Alonso: "An incredible experience" - Phil Neville next?

“Going through the journey of this inaugural season with Inter Miami has been an incredible experience, and I am thankful to the ownership group for the opportunity," Alonso said. "I want to thank the staff for their work and friendship, the players for their efforts on the field, and especially the fans for their constant support throughout the year. I wish everyone the best this upcoming season."

The decision further underlines the desire of owner David Beckham to take a bigger role in the club. Beckham is a big fan of Neville, who, up until this point, has no head coach experience in top-level club football. 

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