Lionel Messi, the Argentine World Cup winner, arrived in Miami on Tuesday ahead of his anticipated move to David Beckham’s MLS club Inter Miami. The 36-year-old arrived in the United States of America on a private plane to finalise a two-year contract for roughly around 60 million Euros.
In an interaction with a telly network in his home country, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner expressed happiness with his decision to go to North America.
“I’m happy with the decision we made. I’m ready and eager to face the new challenge,” the former Barcelona star said.
Despite his numerous accomplishments for club and country, the maestro stated that he is still as eager as ever to give his best each time he comes out on the field.
He added, “My mentality and my head are not going to change and I will try, wherever I am, to give the maximum for myself and for the club, to continue to perform at the highest level.”
Messi’s arrival in North America would provide the country with much-needed energy ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The left-footed magician’s decision to join MLS will undoubtedly be remembered as a watershed moment in the country’s football history.