Lionel Messi, one of the most decorated players in world football history, is headed to Major League Soccer, a watershed moment for the 27-year-old league.
Messi, in a joint interview with Spain’s Mundo Deportivo and Sport, revealed that he would join Inter Miami CF after 2 seasons with Paris Saint-Germain. Inter Miami tweeted a hype video moments later ahead of its official announcement.
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) June 7, 2023
While Messi’s intent to make the move to South Florida was known, the official announcement didn’t come until July 15.