Lionel Messi: Major League Soccer side Inter Miami announce signing of Argentina World Cup winner

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has joined Major League Soccer side Inter Miami on a free transfer, the club have confirmed. The club, which is co-owned by David Beckham, have handed the Argentinean a contract to 2025. Ad «I'm very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,» said Messi.

TransfersChelsea ready to move for Neymar if he does not join Barcelona — Paper RoundA DAY AGO «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.» Messi could make his Inter Miami debut against Mexican outfit Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup on July 21. The Argentina World Cup winner was out of contract after leaving Paris Saint-Germain and reportedly wanted to stay in Europe for another season.

However, a return to Barcelona seemingly didn’t materialise due to Financial Fair Play constraints, which left Inter Miami or joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia as his options. Former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid star Beckham said: “Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city. Arsenal complete club-record Rice signing from West Ham Transfer News Live — Arsenal confirm Rice deal, Al-Ittihad offer Liverpool £40m for Fabinho «Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much.