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Brotherly Game Daily Links: Messi close to joining Inter Miami; would sign largest MLS contract in history

Lionel Messi nearing agreement to come to MLS, join Inter Miami
According to the Sunday Times, Messi is close to an agreement with Inter Miami to join the team after the conclusion of the 2022-23 European season. Messi, 35, would be the highest-paid player in MLS history and also the highest-profile player to ever play in MLS.

Celtic in advanced talks to sign CF Montréal’s Alistair Johnston
Johnston, 24, enjoyed a career year with Montréal during his first season (2022) at the club, posting four goals and five assists in 33 matches. He can play right back, wingback or right center back in a back three, as he does with Canada.