Lionel Messi will be signed by Inter Miami CF, the club has announced today.
The Argentine superstar is expected to join David Beckham’s club in the coming days, and his contract will run through the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
“I am honored to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home,” said Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, Jorge Mas.
“In 2018, we made a promise to build an ambitious club that would attract the world’s elite players.
“A club that would transform the global view of fútbol in the United States and ensure that wherever fútbol is discussed, your Inter Miami is part of the conversation.
“A heartfelt thank you to our fans that never stopped believing. Together we will continue to turn dreams into reality.”
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The 35-year-old forward had told Spanish media he is heading to America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) after his contract expires with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month.
Last week, Phil Neville was sacked as manager of Inter Miami, who are co-owned by his former Manchester United and England teammate Beckham.
The Florida side are currently bottom of the 15-team Eastern Conference, with just five wins from 16 matches.
