MLS Club is Waiting for Messi To Join Them Inter Miami: Report

According to a BBC story, Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

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According to the source, Messi had a rich offer to play for the Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal and face off against Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, but he decided to decline it.

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The news also puts an end to speculation that the Argentine legend might return to his former team, Barcelona.

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The deal will be very beneficial for American football, which has previously attracted superstars like Pele, Beckham, and Thierry Henry, but landing Messi may need some daring manoeuvres from the league and the Miami team.

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The 35-year-old Messi left Barcelona and joined PSG in 2021 after 17 outstanding seasons during which he helped the Catalan club win 35 titles, including four Champions Leagues, ten Spanish leagues, and seven Copa del Reys.

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Messi was the best player in the world at the time while representing Barcelona, winning a record six Ballon d'Or titles. He has scored 672 goals in 778 games, which keeps him in first place on the club. With 474 goals in 520 games, he also has the most in the Spanish league.

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Messi dominated the Spanish league in goals scored for eight seasons. Additionally, he claimed six Champions League titles. With 26 goals against Barcelona's main rival Real Madrid, he set a "Clasico" record.

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Messi contributed to PSG's Ligue One triumph this year with 34 goals and 32 assists in 75 games played for them across all competitions.

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