The 35-year-old stated on Wednesday that he is transferring to Inter Miami as part of a deal that apparently gives the Argentinean the chance to acquire a stake in the Major League Soccer team.
He declared: "I'm not going back to Barca, I'm going to Inter Miami" in an interview with Mundo Deportivo.
According to Mail Sport, Messi, who played for Barcelona for 778 games and scored 672 goals while there, including four Champions League titles, would be presented with a rich contract by the MLS team, which may include ties with adidas.
ESPN is also saying that as part of his agreement with the American side, he has the chance to purchase a stake in the football team and a portion of Apple TV's subscriber fees.
However, all eyes are currently focused on Inter Miami and the significant coup that David Beckham and the rest of the ownership group pulled out.
Mail Sport looks at each of his new teammates in light of this.
GOALKEEPERS
American Drake Callender
Age: 25
As a result of his perseverance in becoming a reliable goalie in MLS, Callender received his first USMNT call-up in April of this year.
He was a finalist for the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2022, and the organization views him as a key player for the present and the future.
In NCAA Division I football, Callender competed at the University of California, Berkeley.
American CJ dos Santos
Age: 22
Dos Santos, who was acquired from Benfica a year ago, is a very talented young goalkeeper.
The native of Philadelphia is competing for regular playing time behind Callender but is predicted to stick around for a while.
was originally a target for Burnley, who this past season achieved promotion to the Premier League.
Nick Marsman, a Dutch national
Age: 32
Marsden is winning on and off the field because he is married to former Miss Netherlands Nathalie Den Dekker.
The Dutch goalkeeper, who came to Miami from Feyenoord, where he played in the UEFA Europa League, risked the anger of his managers when he questioned whether the team was genuinely prepared to receive a player with as significant a reputation.
Be positive, Nick!
(USA) Cole Jensen
Age: 22
Despite being lower on the food chain, Jensen, who plays goalkeeping and wears No. 99, is an important player.
He played 1,735 minutes in goal as a senior at Lewis Central, making 167 saves while only allowing 10 goals to be scored, making him a high school star.
He held the career and single-season shutout records when he left Lewis Central, and his number 0 jersey has since been retired.
Still waiting for his MLS debut.
DEFENDERS
American DeAndre Yedlin
Age: 29
Yedlin, a former Premier League star, is one of the most well-known players on Inter Miami's roster.
In the Republic of Ireland, Harvey Neville
Age: 20
Neville, the son of former manager Phil, is reorganizing after witnessing his father's dismissal by the team.
Since the young player spent his youth team days at Man United, Man City, and Valencia, where he was surrounded by great stars, he shouldn't be intimidated by Messi's presence.
With his own supporters booing him this season, Neville's life has been anything from simple. He will be hoping that Messi's focus will allow him to put his head down and let others tell the story instead of him.
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