Lionel Messi received the number 10 shirt from David Beckham on the launch day of Inter Miami Club (USA).
Inter Miami Club held the launch ceremony of Lionel Messi this morning of July 17 (Vietnam time). The fans came to the field early to have the opportunity to see the world No. 1 star appear in the US team’s shirt for the first time.
The event was delayed by more than 1 hour. The stadium was closed to ensure safety due to a storm making landfall in the city of Miami (USA).
In the meantime, Messi and his family comfortably interacted with the fans.
After ensuring safe conditions, the organizers allowed the fans to enter the field. The stands of DRV PNK stadium quickly filled up.
Messi stepped onto the pitch to a warm welcome from the fans.
The Argentinian star happily responded to the fans’ love.
He took pictures with the owners of Inter Miami Club, including David Beckham. Messi will wear the familiar number 10 shirt at the new team.
“I want to thank everyone in Miami for this welcome, this affection since I got here. I’m so excited to be here with you guys. Thank you José, Jorge and David for helping with everything. becomes easier. I feel at home,” Messi said.
“I really want to go to training right now. I’m here to play, I want to win and take the club further,” Messi affirmed when he joined Inter Miami.
Messi signed a two-and-a-half year contract with Inter Miami. Each year Messi will receive 50-60 million USD. In addition, Messi enjoys the additional benefit of holding club shares after retirement.
At this ceremony, Inter Miami also announced rookie Sergio Busquets. Busquets and Messi were teammates at Barca.
