Lionel Messi's salary at Inter Miami: Contract details for World Cup winner in MLS
Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami has created a new chapter in his iconic career as the World Cup winner looks to make an impact in the USA.
On the back of winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, Messi looked increasingly likely to cut ties with PSG at the end of the 2022/23 season, as he looked for a new challenge.
Despite receiving an offer to join the growing exodus of Europe-based players to Saudi Arabia, Messi opted against a switch to the Middle East, in favour of heading to Florida.
Messi wants extend his career in Miami, as part of his wider plan to lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, jointly held in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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Messi has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Inter Miami, bringing him up to the end of 2025, with a reported option to extend for another 12 months.
Details of Messi's contract in Miami have been reported with differing total figures, but according to the Miami Herald, the deal is worth $125-$150 million (£100m-£120m) in total, broken down at around $4.1-$5m (£3.3-£4m) per month.
Messi will reportedly also receive an ownership stake in the club as part of his contract, with advertising and image rights talks ongoing with Apple, Adidas, and others.
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