Over the past several weeks, there has been much talk about the 35-year-old's next move, with Messi being strongly connected with moves to both Barcelona and Saudi Arabia.
But he has now made up his mind to leave Barcelona and move to Miami, turning down a lucrative $2.5 billion offer from the Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal.
Additionally, his choice has been warmly embraced by the South Beach supporters.
Inter Miami fans flocked to the streets of the Florida city to celebrate their new acquisition after Messi himself announced his decision.
Many were seen raising their hands or waving Messi shirts while leaning out of automobile windows.
Argentina flags could be seen spilling out of car windows as drivers waited in one video while traffic was held up.
Other supporters came for a big celebration, chanting and bouncing about in joy. Additionally, many waved enormous Argentina flags or posters featuring Messi's image.
After firing their manager Phil Neville last week, Inter Miami, which is presently last in the MLS Eastern Conference League, will be looking to Messi to help the Florida football team this season.
Inter Miami supporters are also very excited about the Argentine's coming as ticket prices for their August matchup against New
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner responded to rumors that he might return to Barcelona by saying: "I really wanted [to return to Barcelona], I was very excited to be able to return, but after having experienced what I experienced and the exit I had, I did not want to be in the same situation again: waiting to see what was going to happen and leaving my future in the hands of another."
"I wanted to make my own choice, considering my family and myself." There were still a lot of things that needed to be done, even though I had heard that LaLiga had agreed to everything and that everything was in order for him to return.
I was informed that Barcelona had to sell players.
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