The Leagues Cup encounter between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul in Mexico on July 21 is where Lionel Messi is most likely to make his Inter Miami debut, according to the club’s co-owner Jorge Mas. According to Xinhua, Messi made the statement over two weeks after he said he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain to sign with the Florida team, which is also partially owned by former England captain David Beckham.
The DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, which is undergoing renovations to expand its capacity and bolster security, will host the 35-year-old’s inaugural match. Messi has reportedly signed a two and a half year contract with a further season’s option, according to numerous media reports. According to reports, he will make between 50 and 60 million dollars annually.
Mas informed the Miami Herald that the roster regulations would not alter at all. “Nothing or any categories are being altered to make room for Lionel Messi on Inter Miami’s roster.” Mas anticipated that the arrival of the World Cup champion will alter American football for all time.
When discussing the sport in the US, Mas predicted that “there will always be a before and after Messi.” “I have a very, very strong conviction that we can establish one of the top two leagues in the world in North America and the United States, if not the greatest.” I must stress how important this announcement is.
According to news sources, Messi’s former Barcelona and Argentina national team manager Gerardo Martino will take over as Inter Miami’s next manager.
In addition, midfielder Sergio Busquets, Messi’s former teammate at Barcelona who just left the Catalan club and is now a free agent, is reportedly in talks with club agents.
Mas, meanwhile, indicated the team aims to start building Miami Freedom Park as soon as possible, with plans to open the stadium in 2025.