The Argentine forward joins the MLS side after a two-year spell with French champions PSG.
Kieran Quailekquaile90Update: Jul 15th, 2023 14:53 EDT
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Inter Miami have officially announced the signing of Lionel Messi.
The Argentine forward joins the MLS side after a two-year spell with French champions PSG.
Official Messi announcement
Inter Miami announced the move on Saturday with a video featuring Messi, who has joined the third club of his exceptional career.
The 36-year-old has signed a contract with the North American club until the end of the 2025 MLS season.
BIENVENIDO 1️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/df1TJQQoYv
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 15, 2023
Messi on Miami move
“I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,” the World Cup winner said.
“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.”
Sí, Muchachos📍 pic.twitter.com/8E3f9hb9VU
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 15, 2023
Martino and Messi
Messi is now set to team up with head coach Tata Martino in Miami, with the pair planning on changing the club’s fortunes going forward after the sacking of former boss Phil Neville.
The 🐐 is officially here.Welcome to MLS, Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/Mt88hk0Cjg
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 15, 2023
When is Messi’s Inter Miami presentation?
Messi will be unveiled at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Sunday 16 July.
His presentation is expected to get started at 8pm (ET) / 5pm (PT).