Real Madrid defender Nacho is reportedly the subject of transfer Interest from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami team.

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  • Miami linked with Madrid's Nacho
  • Details emerge on how Herons could afford Spaniard

  • Miami have lost defender Nico Freire to ACL injury

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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Per Relevo, Miami are set to push for Nacho this summer as a replacement for the recently injured Nicolas Freire. The Argentine defender tore his ACL and is out for the remainder of the season, and now, the Herons are in search of a high-profile replacement.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The report adds that Miami will be able to express versatility when it comes to adding Nacho to their ranks this summer. He is available as a TAM player, with a salary of $1.5m – under the threshold. They also have the ability to make him a DP by buying down the contract of Leonardo Campana, if needed.

    Nacho's family is reportedly in favor of the move, as well, with the climate of Miami factoring into the decision.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Nacho would be the fifth ex-La Liga player with the Herons, joining Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez in South Beach.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR NACHO

    The captain will lead Real Madrid into the UEFA Champions League Final on June 1 as he looks to lift one more piece of silverware with his longtime club.

    A potential move to MLS, however, looms in the back of his mind.