Lionel Messi decides to join Inter Miami as free agent

Lionel Messi is close to completing a deal with MLS side Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has made the decision to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. Just days after parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as a free agent, the Argentine class player is on the verge of completing a deal that will see him donning the famous pink and black jersey of Inter Miami.

Rumors had been going around Messi’s future ever since his departure from Barcelona, the club he had represented for over two decades. Many believed a return to Barcelona was on the cards, especially with the club undergoing a period of rebuilding. However, the unexpected twist of events has taken the footballing world by storm.

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Inter Miami, co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, has been ambitiously building a competitive squad since its inception in 2020. The addition of Messi would undoubtedly take the club to new heights and significantly boost MLS’s global appeal. The deal between the club and the player is reportedly in its final stages and could be officially announced in the coming days. The move to MLS represents a new challenge for Messi, who has spent his entire professional career in Europe.