Lionel Messi has left many people wondering why he chose to sign for Inter Miami despite having the chance to head back to Spain with Barcelona, where he had played pretty much all his life before moving to PSG in 2021. The World Cup winner also rejected advances from a Saudi club, which shows that Messi didn’t choose the Miami club just for the money.
The Argentine himself has claimed he chose the MLS because he felt it was the best thing to do in his career. After winning pretty much everything in Europe, he felt it was time to pay the United States a visit.
Whatever reasons Lionel Messi has for signing with the MLS club, his unveiling at the club is fast approaching and will probably be one of the biggest events in the history of the league.
Lionel Messi Enjoys Caribbean Vacation Before Officially Signing Inter Miami Contract
After a hectic season, which saw him lift the World Cup with Argentina last December, Lionel Messi is now taking his foot off the gas to enjoy a ‘well-deserved’ break. On the other hand, things didn’t go well for the former Barcelona player at club level. He scored 21 goals and provided 21 assists in 41 appearances for the French club last season.
Messi has been enjoying his off-season vacation in the Caribbean. The Argentinian star usually takes his vacations very seriously, as he prepares for the season ahead.
Messi will probably need all the break he can. Former Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig has warned him that the MLS can be difficult to adapt to because of the hectic traveling. These warnings will likely not faze Messi as he’ll want to make an impression in his first season as an important part of the Inter Miami setup, which now includes Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, both of whom he played with at Barcelona.
When is Lionel Messi Going to Play for Inter Miami?
Lionel Messi will be unveiled at his new club on Sunday. The club is preparing for arguably the biggest event in its history yet as the Argentine superstar is rounding up his holiday to become ready to join the team and prepare for his long-awaited debut officially.
Messi may make the debut for his new club when they face Cruz Azul in its season opener on July 21. Messi has been described as ‘just another player’ by fellow South American Erik Lira, who plays for Cruz Azul, the club Messi may be playing his first MLS game against.
How do you think Messi’s first game will go? Will he be able to show a good form? Let’s have your opinion below.
