“I decided to go to Inter Miami,” One Football quoted Messi as saying in an interview with several French newspapers. According to M10, there are still some procedures that have not been completed, but he confirmed that he will continue his football career in the US.

Thus, the speculations about Messi's future that have consumed so much ink in the world of football have ended. M10 will become the latest superstar to join MLS, after Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gareth Bale or David Beckham.

Explaining his decision to move to the US, Messi shared that after winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, what he felt was missing was the chance to try his hand at MLS. “On the other hand, now is the time for me to enjoy football, of course with the responsibility and the desire to win, but with a more calm mind,” Messi stated.

Messi will join Inter Miami. Photo: MLS Soccer

Messi has previously revealed his desire to play football in the United States. Inter Miami has many advantages in pursuing Messi as president David Beckham has a good relationship with Messi and the Argentine superstar already has a house in Miami, USA.

There are no details about the contract between M10 and Inter Miami yet. However, Sport reports that Inter Miami is said to have made a long-term proposal with a contract lasting at least three seasons and worth 50 million euros/year, thereby making Messi the highest-paid player in MLS. In addition, the contract is likely to "insert" a clause to loan Messi to Barca to circumvent financial fair play regulations.

Also at the press conference, Messi shared that he had received many offers from other teams. However, at that time, the Argentine superstar wanted to return to Barca.

Barca, for their part, have also made great efforts to bring the former legend back to the Nou Camp but are struggling with the issue of financial fair play. This is also the reason why the team could not keep Messi when his contract expired 2 years ago. “Although I heard that the La Liga organization has created all the conditions, there are many other things that have to happen. Barca has to sell players or reduce players' salaries. Honestly, I do not want to go through those things or benefit from things related to those things,” Messi emphasized in the interview.

Goal statistics, Messi ended 2 seasons in PSG shirt with 75 matches, 32 goals, 35 assists, along with 2 Ligue 1 championships and 1 French Super Cup. In Messi's final months at PSG, there were many rumors about his conflict with the board of directors and fans of this club. Fans of the capital team of Paris also expressed dissatisfaction with the Argentine striker.

Thai Ha