Argentinian Lionel Messi assured on Sunday he was delighted to sign with Inter Miami of the North American Football League (MLS), saying he was in the mood to start playing.
“I am very happy that I chose this project with my family,” he said in front of a crowded DRV PNK stadium during his official presentation.
Despite the rain that was falling in Miami, the fans heard a short speech by the Argentine, who assured that he wanted to help Inter Miami, which went 11 matches without a win in MLS.
“I’m sure great things will happen,” said the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and world champion from Argentina.
Inter Miami’s new number 10 will debut on July 21 against Cruz Azul in the League Cup, a competition between MLS and Mexican League teams.
For Englishman David Beckham, owner of the club, “it is a dream come true to welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami.
In addition to Messi, the Miami club also introduced Spaniard Sergio Busquets, a former teammate of the Argentine at Barcelona.
“I am very happy to start training and playing,” said the Spanish midfielder.