BREAKING : Inter Miami have officially announced The Signing of Lionel Messi. Messi's contract is for two-and-a-half seasons, with an option to extend for a further year in the 2026 season.
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We came so close from seeing a Dream HOMECOMING this summer but unfortunately that didn't happen. 💔
🗣️ Jorge Mas (Inter Miami co-owner) : "I spent three years on it, a year-and-a-half [working] very intensely. There were many conversations with [Messi's father and agent] Jorge. David [Beckham] talked to Leo, only about football issues, because he was a player."
Messi has a new home - Miami
Messi to Miami is a recent news that has generated a lot of excitement and curiosity among soccer fans. It refers to the transfer of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, from Paris St-Germain to Inter Miami, a team co-owned by David Beckham in the Major League Soccer (MLS).
Messi decided to leave Europe after winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina and not being able to return to his former club Barcelona due to financial issues. He chose Miami over other offers because he wanted to live football in a different way and enjoy his day to day life more.
He also signed a deal with big brands like Adidas and Apple that extends beyond football. Messi's arrival is expected to be transformative for Inter Miami and the MLS, as he will attract millions of fans and media attention.
However, he will also face some challenges, as Inter Miami are currently struggling in the league and have not won a game since May. Messi's potential home debut is on 21 July and tickets are selling for very high prices.