Paris Saint-Germain announced Lionel Messi‘s exit before their last game of the Ligue 1 season, and on June 30 his contract with the club would formally expire, making him a free agent. This has led to increased speculation over the 35-year-old’s future, and Barcelona had officially ramped up their efforts to get him back to Camp Nou.
Al-Hilal, a club in Saudi Arabia, had also been quite vocal about wanting to recruit Messi. According to reports, however, the World Cup-winning captain of Argentina has opted to sign with Inter Miami. Messi has apparently decided to join the MLS club, as reported by Guillem Balague and confirmed by BBC.
After receiving official proposals from Saudi Arabia, the South Florida-based have been the frontrunner for the superstar’s signing, as reported by L’Equipe this morning. In addition, The Athletic say that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been given a profit-sharing arrangement by Adidas in an effort to solidify their long-term partnership and will get a cut of Apple TV+’s MLS Season Pass earnings.
Best memes and reactions of Lionel Messi’s reported move to Inter Miami
ANNOUNCE MESSI.
— Juan Manuel Alquezar (@jmalquezar) June 7, 2023
Messi joining Miami who are LAST in MLS (they don't have relegation) is enough proof that his decision was not based on money (Hilal) nor on football (Barca).
— Julian (@christjulian0) June 7, 2023
Him and his Latin family chose the American life with all its perks for them, WC 26 will also be there. Simple as that.
He came
— Sara 🦋 (@SaraFCBi) June 7, 2023
He won
HE CONQUERED
Leo Messi leaves Europe with a head held high 🇦🇷🐐 pic.twitter.com/GNp1b6Asf0
Messi joins Inter Miami because he is scared of competing with Ronaldo in Saudi haha. Who will wake up 3AM and watch him? Never! pic.twitter.com/MifrCTEV0s
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) June 7, 2023
Did Messi not see Barcelona fans chanting “Messi, Messi” in the 10th minute in every match? pic.twitter.com/pMs832Gd7s
— Berneese (@the_berneese_) June 7, 2023
Ronaldo fans wanted Messi to join their finished man at Saudi so they can’t shout “influence” 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/iWDoHgV1tC
— JEY🇦🇷🥇 (@MmoaNkoaaa) June 7, 2023
I just realised Inter Miami player (Messi) will win a ballon d’or before a Chelsea player pic.twitter.com/v8y3tay3JS
— JEY🇦🇷🥇 (@MmoaNkoaaa) June 7, 2023
Messi joined Inter Miami because he knows we won't stay up 3AM to watch him drop stinkers pic.twitter.com/1VMCcKkw92
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) June 7, 2023
— Raegan🇯🇲 (@RaeganFromCLT) June 7, 2023
Barcelona actually did nothing to bring back Messi 💔
— Troll Football (@Troll_Fotballl) June 7, 2023
If Messi wins the ballon d’or with Inter Miami then he has won it with 3 different clubs, something Ronaldo has never achieved. pic.twitter.com/gf04AddZpG
— 🥤Kobi (@kobi_utd) June 7, 2023
Messi at 35 vs The real GOAT at 35 pic.twitter.com/TpSeNWuDPG
— Agam🐰 (@agambi7) June 7, 2023
Let’s take note before and after Messi is announced 😌✍️ pic.twitter.com/NTlqIGMhAr
— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) June 7, 2023
It’s official now. We’re never going to see another Messi vs Ronaldo match.
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) June 7, 2023
It was special pic.twitter.com/S1Pvsr30Oy
Deep down, some people are waiting for Fabrizio Romano to say "Messi to FC Barcelona, Here We Go!"
— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 (@ChaaliiyKay) June 7, 2023
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lionel Messi actually rejected €1.2Billion for a team in the bottom place in the US..
— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 (@ChaaliiyKay) June 7, 2023
What is the name of this challenge please? 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/H3XUDytzhu
Messi make Barcelona fans at the stadium always dey shout “Meeeeessi” on the 10th minute biaaa herh🤣🤣😂
— Essel (@Esselguy) June 7, 2023
