Breaking News: Lionel Messi Joins Inter Miami in Historic MLS Signing until 2025
"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." He said.
Argentine forward Lionel Messi has officially joined the American Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Inter Miami.
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The football superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time with seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, 36, left French champions Paris St-Germain at the end of the 2022-23 season, has signed a historic deal that will keep him at Inter Miami until 2025.
"I'm very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States," said Messi, who led his country as they won the World Cup in Qatar last year.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said the signing was a "dream come true".
Messi, who has not previously played for a club side outside Europe, added: "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." He said.
This landmark transfer is a testament to the growing appeal and competitiveness of American soccer, as well as the increasing global recognition of the MLS. With Messi now donning the Inter Miami jersey, the league enters a new era of excitement, anticipation, and limitless possibilities.
The countdown to witnessing Messi's magic on American soil has begun, and fans can hardly wait to see him light up MLS stadiums with his extraordinary talents.
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