Inter Miami are currently fifth in the Major League Soccer table with 42 points gained from 22 games.
While the Herons have three league matches in hand to move up the rankings, there are reported uncertainties surrounding some players in the squad, including Lionel Messi.
Messi's current contract at Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of December and the Argentine icon is yet to trigger the option in his deal to extend it.
Now, doubts have reportedly surfaced about the future of midfield star Sergio Busquets.
Busquets joined Messi in Miami from Barcelona in 2023, and similarly to Messi's, the Spanish midfielder's contract also expires at the end of this year.
Head coach Javier Mascherano has shared his thoughts on Busquets' situation with the MLS side.
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What did Javier Mascherano say on Sergio Busquets' future?
During a press conference on August 5, Mascherano heaped praise on Busquets and his role in his squad.
"He's an incredibly important player, not just in the history of football, but also in the history of this club. Sergio is a personal favourite of mine. I went to Barcelona just to learn from him. I went there to be his backup, so I could watch him up close, so imagine how life works out that now I get to coach him,” as per World Soccer Talk.
"When it comes to the veteran players, now including Rodrigo (De Paul), these are matters related to the club and its long term project. They usually sit down with the owners and the decisions are made between them.
"I’ve truly enjoyed these seven months with Sergio. Hopefully he can keep playing, and if it’s with Inter Miami, even better."
"In my opinion, he still has a lot to offer. But when it comes to those conversations between him and the club, I’m not directly involved, and I don’t have a lot of information about that."
Busquets has been a regular starter for Inter Miami since his arrival, making a total of 94 appearances with one goal and 13 assists.
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