Inter Miami have unveiled their brand new number 10, the mercurial Argentine forward, Lionel Messi. The MLS side has beaten other suitors from Saudi Arabia and Europe to snap the little magician. Messi will now entertain soccer fans in the United States with his supreme skill, technique, and finishing.
Messi’s ex-Barcelona teammate and friend, Sergio Busquets has also joined Inter Miami after ending his trophy-laden 18-year stint at Barcelona. The rumor mill has also suggested that the David Beckham co-owned soccer club is looking at Leo’s ex-teammates Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Ramos as potential additions to their squad.
The little magician won everything there is to win in football by winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. In his 19-year career in Europe, La Pulga has scored over 500 goals and assisted more than 250 times. Moreover, the forward has won league titles and league cups in both Spain and France with FC Barcelona and PSG respectively.
Inter Miami’s newest star man also has 4 UEFA Champions League titles under his belt, with his latest one being a treble under new PSG manager Luis Enrique in 2015. The seven times Ballon d’Or winner will now be looking forward to kickstarting his career in the United States and firing up the MLS. Here is all you need to know about Messi’s Miami switch.
Lionel Messi’s contract details
Leo is welcome to #InterMiami#Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/xzX4S9Dqu5
— Int. Miami(Parody) (@Int_MiamiRd) July 16, 2023
Inter Miami confirmed Messi’s signing with his official pictures in the jersey yesterday. The club has also confirmed that Messi has signed a 2-year deal valid till 2025. The whole package will see Leo take home a hefty sum of money, ranging between $125 – $150 million depending upon completion of variables in his contract.
Lionel Messi will dawn his favorite number 10 jersey for the 3rd team in his career. After his official announcement, the Argentine revealed his excitement to grasp this opportunity and build a “beautiful project.” Leo called Miami his “new home’ for the first time after admitting to moving to the Magic City in June.
La Pulga‘s move to the MLS was also welcomed by the league’s commissioner Don Garber, stating that he is overjoyed to welcome the greatest player in the world to the league and was happy about the rise of the MLS. The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to make his debut for the soccer club in the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21.
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— Int. Miami(Parody) (@Int_MiamiRd) July 16, 2023
Lionel Messi’s presentation ceremony details
Lionel Messi’s presentation, titled “The Unveil” scheduled on 16 July 2023 in Inter Miami’s home stadium will be a grand affair. The fans are super-excited to welcome the Argentine magician to Messi and grab a look at the star player. The club will also virtually remit the players’ presentation online via YouTube.
Presentation of #Messi𓃵 is about to happen…
Subscribe to our channel to watch 👇👇https://t.co/chK6jHNqvc pic.twitter.com/HaSDdRHGBC— Int. Miami(Parody) (@Int_MiamiRd) July 16, 2023
Inter Miami’s new head coach, Gerardo “Tata” Martino has already worked with the Argentinian great twice before, in Barcelona and the Argentina national team. The pair reached the finals of the Copa America twice and have a good working relationship.
After Messi’s capture, how do you think Inter Miami will fare this season? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
