Take Note Of Lionel Messi's Debut Date At Inter Miami

Inter Miami player, Lionel Messi. (Photo: Twitter/@InterMiamiFC)

JAKARTA - Lionel Messi has officially become an Inter Miami player. The former Barcelona player and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have signed a contract until 2025, Sunday, July 16.

That means, Messi has the opportunity to remain in the uniform of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club until the age of 39 years.

Messi is expected to join Inter Miami on the pitch on Friday, July 21. The Inter Miami match against Cruz Azul in the League Cup could be the debut of the Argentine national team player.

"I am very excited to start the next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States," Messi said in a statement quoted by AFP via Antara.

Messi's arrival to the United States is expected to attract greater interest for football fans in the United States and around the world to watch the MLS competition.

Inter Miami also hopes that the arrival of the seventh winner of the Ballon d'Or can improve the performance of the MLS club. They lost 0-3 against St. Louis City and are now the bottom in the eastern standings.

"This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project," said Messi.

"The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we set and I am very excited to start helping here in my new home," he concluded.