This was a spectacular show! Watch Lionel Messi’s official performance. He had a few words for Miami

Lionel Messi is now definitely an Inter Miami player. And although it was a very difficult task, the Argentine superstar was finally brought to North America. The official introduction set a new record for the number of views, check out Messi’s spectacular introduction.

It was indeed a very difficult task, but in the end everything was brought to a successful conclusion and the American club Inter Miami was able to officially introduce Lionel Messi as the star new signing.

It was a spectacular show. The Argentine superstar in an Inter Miami jersey was welcomed by a sold-out stadium, twenty thousand fans. However, due to the weather, according to Marca , the entire ceremony was in jeopardy.

Specifically because of thunderstorms in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area. Although for a while it looked like the presentation of the new star crew would have to be postponed, it was able to take place after all.

Even with the light rain, everyone at the stadium enjoyed the official confirmation of Messi’s transfer. The thirty-six-year-old Argentine playing legend signed a contract in Miami until the end of 2025 with an option, earning him roughly $50 to $60 million annually.

Messi has spent his entire career so far on European soil, namely at Barcelona and PSG. He is, of course, most famous at the Catalan big club, where he spent 17 years and won 35 trophies. And that included ten league titles and four Champions League championships.

You can watch Messi’s performance in the video below. It should be noted that his presentation holds the record for the most views worldwide, which stands at 3.5 billion. This surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance at Al Nassr, which was seen by 3 billion viewers.

Messi’s opening words at Inter Miami

“I want to thank all the people of Miami for this welcome, for this affection since I arrived here. I am very excited to be here with you, ” Messi said at the official presentation.

“I want to thank Jose (Mas), Jorge (Mas), David (Beckham) for this recognition, for making everything easy for us, for making me feel at home. I really want to start training, I really want to compete, I really want to win and I want this club to keep growing,” he added.

Sources: MLS, Inter Miami, Transfermarkt, Sky Sports, Marca