Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, has officially signed with Inter Miami on a free transfer.
Prior to his deal at Paris Saint-Germain expiring, the 36-year-old's move to the MLS had been announced by the player personally last month.
The news of the renowned number 10 as Inter Miami's new player, however, came only a few moments ahead their match against St. Louis City today evening.
Barcelona have courted Messi about making a sensational comeback to Camp Nou, the place where he played 21 years and became one of the all-time great players.
According to reports, Messi's deal in Miami is one of a kind in football and will pay him a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Inter Miami's Adidas uniforms and the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The Saudi Pro League apparently made the Argentina international an even more attractive offer, but he reportedly declined it to avoid once again playing against longtime adversary soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
On July 21, when they play Charlotte FC at the DRV PNK Stadium, Messi is anticipated to make his debut for his new team.
Messi will need to put in some work if he wants to add to his impressive prize collection this year, as he joins an Inter Miami team that is now last in the MLS Eastern Conference after 21 games.
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