Gonzalo Higuain has revealed he is keen for his former Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to one day join him in Major League Soccer.
Higuain, 34, joined Inter Miami from Juventus in September 2020 and is currently gearing up for his second season in the United States.
MLS has long since been viewed as one final chapter for world-class players before they retire, although the veteran insists this preconception is now changing.
He has also insisted that Messi, currently of Paris Saint-Germain, heading to the competition would be beneficial for its standing on the global stage.
'It is a very important league and it is growing a lot,' Higuain told Stats Perform, via AS.
'Important players are coming and I think that in the future it will continue to grow much more.
'I hope [Messi goes to MLS] because it would be a benefit for MLS and for the country, and if he so wishes he would have fun and be happy here.'
Higuain's high-profile move to Miami was seen as a coup for both his side and MLS.
The likes of Thierry Henry, Andrea Pirlo, Steven Gerrard and David Villa have also memorably headed stateside in the twilight years of their careers.
Messi, meanwhile, has endured a turbulent start to life in France. He has scored seven goals for his new club in 22 appearances in all competitions.