Inter Miami officially sign Lionel Messi

Inter Miami have officially announced the signing of soccer superstar Lionel Messi in a deal, worth $60m-a-year.

The 🐐 is officially here.

Welcome to MLS, Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/Mt88hk0Cjg

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 15, 2023

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The contract will keep Messi at the MLS club until the 2025 season, following his departure from PSG last month.

The inclusion of the Argentinian is a huge boost for David Beckham-led team as his presence is expected to skyrocket soccer popularity not only in the city, but the whole country.

Messi announced that he will be joining the MLS a month ago, but only now the deal was made official.

The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to make his debut on July 21 as he will be joined by former long-time Barcelona colleague Sergio Busquets, who also headed to Miami.

The team currently sits at the bottom of the MLS, 11 points adrift from a playoff spot and they strongly believe their fortunes will turn around once Messi arrives.