Messi could become co-owner of Inter Miami with Beckham thanks to secret clause
LIONEL MESSI could become a co-owner of Inter Miami alongside David Beckham - using a very familiar clause.
Messi took his career to America last year after walking out on French champions PSG and snubbing a move to Saudi Arabia.
The man who convinced the Argentine icon to head Stateside was majority owner of Inter Miami, Jorge Mas, who also appointed Beckham club president.
And part of Messi's package was the option to take part ownership of the club without needing a buy-in exercised.
Beckham had a similar clause when moved from Madrid to LA Galaxy in a high-profile transfer in 2007.
Per his contract, it allowed him to purchase an MLS franchise for just $25m (£20m) when retiring - paving the way for the launch of Miami.
Messi's option instead gives him direct ownership in just Miami.
Mas has a net worth of £1.3BILLION having made his fortune in construction and engineering.
And his funds have helped in signing Messi's ex-Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Messi and his wife Antonela along with their three sons have enjoyed the luxury of living in the South of Florida where they stay in an £8.5m mansion.
Meanwhile, Messi and his team-mates and close pals have all rubbed shoulders with boss Beckham and their other halves.
In a revealing interview with Forbes, Beckham's business partner Mas claimed Messi is earning a guaranteed sum of £40m-£50m per year.
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But the 2022 World Cup winner also has potential to bank even MORE through individual revenue sharing deals with Apple and Adidas.
Last year - with only half-season - Miami more than doubled its revenue to £94m after Messi's arrival.
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