The news of Messi's move has reverberated throughout the MLS and beyond, with fans eagerly discussing the impact his arrival will have on the league's profile and global appeal.
Adidas is also reported to be considering Messi a profit-sharing arrangement in which the player would receive a portion of any gain in Adidas' income as a consequence of his participation in America's top league.🚨 BREAKING — Lionel Messi: “I’m gonna join Inter Miami. The decision is 100% confirmed”. pic.twitter.com/rm5R4TGFSM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023
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As Messi prepares for his debut season in the MLS, soccer enthusiasts eagerly await the moment he steps onto the pitch in the iconic pink and black jersey of Inter Miami. The dawn of a new era in American soccer appears to be on the horizon, with Lionel Messi poised to leave an indelible mark on the sport's landscape in the United States.
Messi: “If it had been a matter of money, I’d have gone to Arabia or elsewhere. It seemed like a lot of money to me”, told MD. 🚨🇦🇷 #Messi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023
“The truth is that my final decision goes elsewhere and not because of money”. pic.twitter.com/bX2nDye4Ov
In addition, Messi discussed his experience at Ligue 1 winners Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent a "difficult" first season. The fact is that, as I've remarked on a few occasions, my initial year at PSG was really challenging for a variety of reasons. Messi said.
[During the initial six months of the second year, I felt very, very happy and at home at the club, the city, and with my family. There was a major tournament in the midst of the season for the first time, the World Cup, which I believe had an impact on all of the teams generally and the season as a whole].
Just after the interview surfaced confirming the switch, Inter Miami club confirmed the signing of Lionel Messi on social media platform twitter.