Lionel Messi has completed his move to Inter Miami on a deal running to 2025, the Major League Soccer outfit have announced.
The 36-year-old Argentina superstar revealed last month he had decided to join the Florida side as his contract with Paris St Germain came to an end.
With the deal now officially done, Messi is in line to make his debut for his new employers on Friday against Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.
The World Cup winner said: ‘I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States.
‘This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the objectives we set, and I’m very eager to start helping here in my new home.’
Inter Miami are co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, who said: ‘Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city.
'Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much. Today that dream came true.
‘The next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo take to the pitch.’