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Messi signed a contract with Inter Miami: “It’s a fantastic opportunity”

Author: Inter Miami CF communications | EFE

The Argentinian shared his first pictures with the Inter Miami jersey this Saturday, a day before he was officially presented as a new player for this MLS team.

«I am very excited to begin this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States.“, said the Argentinian star in a statement. “This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this wonderful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves and I am very eager to start helping here in my new home,” he added.

The Argentine genius will take the position “franchise player”contract figure that allows MLS teams bypass the league salary cap for their flashy signings. Messi’s contract expires at the end 2025 MLS seasonthat is, it will last two and a half pitches taking into account that half of the 2023 campaign has already been played.

Jorge Mas, one of Inter Miami’s owners and the club’s day-to-day CEO, said he was “honoured” to welcome Messi and his family “to their new home”.

“In 2018, we promised to build an ambitious club that would attract the world’s elite players. A club that would transform the global vision of soccer in the US and ensure that wherever soccer is discussed, Inter Miami is part of the conversation. I sincerely thank our fans who never stopped believing. Together, we will continue to turn dreams into reality,” he said.

for his part, David Beckhamanother of the owners of Inter Miami, he recalled that he had always dreamed to bring the best players in the world “to this incredible city.”

“Players who share the ambitions I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow American football and build a legacy for the next generation of the game we love so much. Today that dream came true. I couldn’t be more proud to have a player of Leo’s caliber join our club, but I’m also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person and his wonderful family.”

MLS was also “delighted,” according to its commissioner Don Garber, to land Messi.

“His decision (to go to Inter Miami and MLS) is a testament to the drive and energy of our league and our sport in North America,” he said.

Source: La Vozde Galicia

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