Inter Miami continue to add pieces to maximize their potential in a year where expectations are higher than ever.
Givemesport's Tom Bogert reports that Miami have appointed Alberto Marrero as the club's new Chief Soccer Officer. Marrero previously held various positions within the Atlético Madrid sporting group.
The Herons will hope that Marrero's appointment brings some stability to the club's sporting structure, having had four different Soccer Officers since the start of 2024.
Chris Henderson was in charge during a period of turmoil thanks to transfer sanctions but managed to steady the ship and was at the job when Miami pulled off the signing of Lionel Messi. Henderson left Miami after the 2023 season and Raul Sanllehi took over his duties.
Sanllehi carried out the CSO role during Miami's record-breaking 2024 MLS season, but as of Jan. 2025, he stopped overseeing sporting matters and transitioned within the club to a more institutional role. Guillermo Hoyos, Messi's former Barcelona academy coach, inherited the role on an interim basis while the Herons looked for a permanent replacement to lead the team's sporting structure.
In comes Marrero, who will likely work closely with Hoyos as Miami embarks on a year full of challenges and lofty expectations. The Herons will look to conquer their first MLS crown in 2025, recapture the Leagues Cup throne, make a deep run in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup where they're already in the quarterfinals, and have a good showing in the highly-anticipated inaugural edition of the new-look Club World Cup this summer.
With four major competitions on the docket, Marrero will hope his experience helps him navigate a pivotal year in Miami's young history.
