MLS: Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami now official; says ‘very eager to start helping in my new home’

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Inter Miami has successfully secured the services of Lionel Messi, a global icon, as he finalizes his agreement to join Major League Soccer. On Saturday, Messi's contract was officially confirmed, a little over five weeks since he publicly announced his intention to join Inter Miami. The team will present Messi to the public on Sunday evening at their stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and fans may have the opportunity to witness his debut in a home match as early as Friday, potentially against Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup match. The arrival of Messi ushers in an exciting new era for Inter Miami.

A press conference has been slated for Monday, where Lionel Messi will make his official debut and address the media as a member of his new club. It is anticipated that his initial training session with the team will take place on Tuesday. Inter Miami had previously disclosed that Messi's contract spans 2 1/2 seasons and will offer an annual salary ranging between $50 million and $60 million. Consequently, the total value of the contract in monetary terms alone is estimated to be between $125 million and $150 million.

Following his vacation, Lionel Messi arrived in South Florida on Tuesday, commencing the necessary procedures of physical examinations and paperwork on Wednesday. The culmination of these processes led to the finalization of his deal on Saturday afternoon. Messi, a seven-time Ballon d'Or recipient and widely recognized as the world's best player, embarks on his Miami journey after spending two years with Paris Saint-Germain. Expressing his enthusiasm, Messi stated in a released statement, «I'm