Lionel Messi is fully immersing himself in American culture and adjusting to life in Miami by going grocery shopping at the American supermarket chain Publix for just a second day in South Florida.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was spotted pushing a cart at a grocery store checkout with various cereals including General Mills Lucky Charms and Kellogg’s Fruit Loops on Wednesday. Five, as fans eagerly awaited Inter Miami to confirm the signing of him. this coming weekend, at the earliest.
Messi, who is expected to earn $54 million a year, arrived in Miami on Tuesday with his wife, Antonela, and their three sons, Thiago, 10, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5.
The diminutive Argentinian player, whose recorded height is 1.5m, even had time to pose with some of his American fans in the Sunshine State, as he made his way towards the exit. of grocery stores.
Earlier this week, Messi was spotted at a family meal in Miami Beach on his first day in the US on Wednesday.
The 2022 World Cup winner is expected to sign and be officially announced as a Miami player on Thursday – but the announcement could now come on Friday. Everything will go to plan, although the confirmation is likely to come later than expected.
Beckham, who said he had no updates on a free transfer earlier this week, was spotted at Inter Miami’s training ground on Wednesday, as he hopes to close the deal. Messi as soon as possible in hopes of turning the club’s fortunes around.
Inter Miami is currently ranked at the bottom (15th) of the MLS’ Eastern Conference. The Herons are 11 points behind the Chicago Fire, placing in ninth place – the last place in the playoff series.