Inter Miami has finally announced the signing of legendary Argentina striker Lionel Messi, who has joined the David Beckham-owned MLS side on a two-year deal.

Lionel Messi has expressed his excitement at joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami after the MLS team’s debut.

The Argentine forward has signed a two-year contract with Inter Miami, who are currently the worst team in the Eastern Conference. Messi will also have an option for a third year on his contract.

After leaving Paris Saint Germain at the end of last season, the 36-year-old has been linked with a return to Barcelona or a move to Saudi Arabia. However, the World Cup-winning captain has now opted to move to the US to join Inter Miami.

And speaking after the announcement of his arrival in Miami, the former Barcelona star, who will wear the number 10 shirt, revealed that he can’t wait to start the next chapter in his career.

“I’m excited to start the next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,” Messi said. “This is a great opportunity and together we will continue to build on this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the goals that we have set and I am very excited to get started. head help at his new home.”

Messi will be selected for the first time for Inter Miami when they take on LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener on July 21.e

Football officials in the US hope Messi’s arrival will significantly increase the popularity of MLS, as well as attract a large number of new viewers to the tournament.