July 15, (THEWILL) – Lionel Messi’s eagerly awaited MLS debut is on the horizon as his contract with Inter Miami CF was officially confirmed on Saturday.
The Argentine superstar, who celebrated his 36th birthday on June 24, made the announcement on June 7 after departing Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Messi’s agreement with Miami will span until the conclusion of the 2025 season and is valued at an impressive $50-60 million annually.
Speaking about the move, Messi said: “I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity, and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the objectives we set, and I’m very eager to start helping here in my new home.”
Having led Argentina to their first World Cup triumph since 1986 in Qatar in 2022, Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, remains a formidable force in the world of football. MLS Commissioner, Don Garber, was delighted at Messi’s decision to come to the American League, saying: “We are overjoyed that the greatest player in the world chose Inter Miami CF and Major League Soccer, and 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. We look forward to seeing his debut for Inter Miami in our Leagues Cup tournament later this month.”
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