“We are happy with the decision” – Lionel Messi makes interesting claim after choosing Inter Miami over Barcelona
Former Barcelona star Lionel Messi has claimed that he is very happy with the decision to join Inter Miami. He wants to keep performing at the highest level in the MLS and has vowed not to change his mentality.
Messi moved to MLS this summer after parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain and has just arrived in the United States. He will be unveiled as the new Inter Miami player on July 16, the day MLS's mid-season break begins.
Speaking on the Argentine TV show Llave to Eternity, Messi claimed that he is ready for the new challenge. He is looking forward to giving it his best in the MLS. He said via Mundo Deportivo:
Lionel Messi's first match for his new club is expected to be on July 21 against Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup clash.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club wanted to bring Lionel Messi back to the club this summer. However, they wanted him to wait for a little bit and give them time to sort out their finances before presenting a contract.
Laporta told Mundo Deportivo:
The move to Inter Miami came as a surprise to them as Messi's father Jorge Messi turned up at the Barcelona office and informed the Argentine's decision. Laporta explained:
Marca have reported that Al Hilal tabled a world-record offer to Lionel Messi earlier this year. However, he rejected the €500 million per season deal to move to the United States.
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