Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, done. There was hardly any suspense, but we were still waiting for the formalization of the signing of the Argentine superstar in favor of the Florida club. It’s done this Saturday, on the eve of its official presentation in Miami. Free after two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, the ex-Barcelonian is signing up for two seasons. In Miami, he will find one of his former teammates at Camp Nou, Sergio Busquets, who has also just arrived at the MLS club. “I am very happy to start this new stage of my career with Inter Miami and in the United States. It’s a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we have set ourselves, and I can’t wait to start helping here in my new home,” the Argentinian exclaims.
A joy of course shared by David Beckham, co-owner. “Ten years ago, when I began my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said I dreamed of bringing the greatest players in the world to this incredible city. Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the United States and build a legacy for the next generation in the game we love so much . Today, that dream has come true. I couldn’t be prouder to have a player of Leo’s caliber join our club, but I’m also thrilled to welcome a good friend, an amazing person and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community. The next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo get on the pitch, ”savors the ex-English international, a long-time opponent of Messi on the meadow when he played for Real.
In this case, the 36-year-old world champion will be qualified to face the Mexican club Cruz Azul on July 21, in the League Cup. “I am honored to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home,” Inter Miami general manager Jorge Mas said when MLS commissioner Don Garber said he was pleased to see “ the greatest player in the world” to land in the land of Uncle Sam. “His decision is a testament to the momentum and energy behind our League and our sport in North America. We have no doubt that Lionel will show the world that MLS can be a league of choice for the best players in the game. Recall that Messi rebuffed Saudi Arabia’s advances.
A true idol in Barcelona, where he scored 672 goals in 778 matches, with 303 assists as a bonus, Leo Messi comes out of two contrasting years at PSG. “I was not happy,” he recently summed up, confirming what everyone already suspected. 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 matches in Paris, where he was whistled until the French champions trophy ceremony at the end of last season. It wasn’t the first time this had happened. “There was a rift with the fans,” he acknowledged. After his victory at the World Cup last winter, the one nicknamed the Chip is one of the main contenders for the next Ballon d’Or with Kylian Mbappé (PSG) and Erling Haaland (Man. City).
