Washington, April 15 -- Javier Mascherano has stepped aside as manager of Inter Miami for personal reasons, the MLS club said.

The announcement came less than five months after Mascherano led the Florida side to its first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps in the final.

"First and foremost, I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments," Mascherano said in a statement on theclub's website on Tuesday.

"I also want to thank the fans and La Familia, because none of this would have been possible without them. I will always carry with me the m...