Miami officially announced that Messi has joined! Signed until 2025, with an annual income of 150 million, debuted on the 21st
In the early hours of Sunday, Internacional Miami officially announced through the club's official website that he had signed a contract with Messi until the end of the 2025 season, and Messi will make his Miami International debut on July 21.
After Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired, Riyadh Crescent and Barca all wanted to sign Messi, but the Argentine chose Internacional Miami. On June 7, Messi revealed in a joint interview with Daily Sport and World Sport that he will join Internacional Miami.
Subsequently, Miami International released a video of Messi's transfer rumors to announce Messi's arrival in this way, and Miami International President Maas also posted pictures of Messi wearing the Miami International No. 10 shirt on social networks. However, the Miami international did not announce the duration of Messi's signing with the club and more details.
Gilliam Balag, a well-known journalist and biographer of "Messi", revealed that "after realizing that he could not return to Barca, Messi made the decision to join Internacional Miami at the last minute. Miami International boss Maas also admitted that it was only at the end of May that he confirmed that Messi would definitely join. ”
On Friday, the Miami International announced the termination of Rodolfo Pizarro's contract, thus resolving the last hurdle for the arrival of Messi and Sergio Busquets. According to Major League League, each team has a maximum of three franchise players, and Pizarro occupies one franchise spot.
After processing the paperwork, Internacional Miami officially confirmed the arrival of Messi on the club's official website, and Messi signed a contract with Internacional Miami until the end of the 2025 season. In addition, the contract also includes special termination clauses, and Messi can choose to leave Miami International in June 2024 and June 2025.
Previously, Miami International has announced that a grand ceremony will be held at 18 o'clock local time on July 16, and the media speculates that this will be the joining ceremony of Messi and Busquets. In addition, Miami International has also announced that former Argentina national team and Barca coach Martino will coach the team.
On July 21, Messi will make his Miami international debut against the Mexican Blue Cross in the North American League Cup. After joining Internacional Miami, Messi will wear the number 10 shirt.
MESSI'S ANNUAL SALARY WILL REACH $50 MILLION, IN ADDITION TO HIS STAKE IN MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AND THE FRANCHISE OFFERED BY MAJOR LEAGUE AMERICA, AND MAJOR LEAGUE SPONSORS APPLETV AND ADIDAS WILL ALSO PAY MEXI SPONSORSHIP FEES. The Miami Herald revealed that the total value of Messi's contracts, including salaries, bonuses and shares, ranged from $125 million to $150 million.