Lionel Messi Joins Inter Miami for First Training Session
Lionel Messi, along with his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, participated in his first training session with Inter Miami. The training session, which included helicopters and drones, took place in Miami on Monday.
The 34-year-old Messi recently signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami, with an option to extend. The Argentine World Cup winner will earn between $50 million and $60 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world.
For Messi, joining Inter Miami is about leaving a legacy. “He has won everything that can be won. He is one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. But from what I have seen, he is still hungry,” said David Beckham, co-owner of the club and former English international.
Messi is expected to make his debut for Inter Miami on Friday in the Leagues Cup against Mexican club Cruz Azul. Ticket prices for the match range from $275 to $19,000 on the black market, according to AP.
In addition to Messi and Busquets, Inter Miami has also signed former Barcelona player Jordi Alba. Club chairman Jorge Mas confirmed that the 33-year-old defender, who ended his season early with Barcelona, has joined the team.
Alba, who played for Barcelona from 2012, won numerous titles with the club, including the UEFA Champions League in 2015. He has also represented Spain, winning the European Championship in 2012.
The arrival of Messi, Busquets, and Alba has generated excitement among Inter Miami fans and has raised the profile of the club. With these star signings, Inter Miami aims to make a strong impact in Major League Soccer and compete for titles in the coming seasons.
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Exciting to see Messi and Busquets reunite at Inter Miami! Can’t wait to see the magic they create on the field together again.
“Exciting times ahead for Inter Miami as Lionel Messi kicks off his first training session with the team, accompanied by the ever-reliable Sergio Busquets. Can’t wait to witness their magic unfolding on the pitch once again!”