Soccer superstar Lionel Messi (36) was officially introduced to his new club, Inter Miami, on Saturday. The Argentine is looking forward to taking on new challenges.
Inter Miami, which plays in the North American Soccer League (MLS), presented the new signing in a video clip on Facebook Twitter Saturday night.
The move was a poorly kept secret after Messi’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired at the end of June.
The Argentine is said to have signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with his new club, and the agreement will guarantee him around NOK 620 million in annual income.
I am very much looking forward to starting this new chapter in my career. It is a wonderful opportunity and together we will continue to build on this wonderful project.
It is not surprising that Messi wore the number 10 shirt at his new club.
Many consider Messi to be the best soccer player of all time. He achieved iconic status for his exploits at Barcelona and was awarded the Ballon d’Or seven times. In December last year, he topped it all by leading Argentina to the long-awaited gold medal at the World Cup.
Messi will likely make his debut for Inter Miami on July 21. Then the team will play against Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the North American League Cup.
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