David Beckham’s Inter Miami are set to sign Lionel Messi, the most coveted free agent from this summer window. The MLS franchise was in the running with Messi’s boyhood club FC Barcelona and Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal offering huge deals and also being frontrunners for his signature. However, Messi was attracted to Miami. Why? It appears that Messi has received a unique offer that was not on the books of either FC Barcelona or Al-Hilal.
According to a report in The Athletic, Apple and adidas have joined forces in a deal to bring seven ballon d’or winner to the United States. A portion of the revenue generated through their participation in MLS is offered forward.
Apple has offered the player a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers of the MLS Season Pass after their signing. Adidas offered him a cut of any increase in his profits that might come from his involvement in the States.
Lionel Messi’s deal with Inter Miami includes:
PERCENTAGE ON THE SUBSCRIPTION OF THE MLS SEASON PASS FROM APPLE TV, PAID DIRECTLY BY APPLE
Percentage of Inter Miami shirt sales paid directly by adidas
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Football club Barcelona tried its best to bring World Cup winner Lionel Messi back to Barcelona but the right deal could not be reached during the negotiations.
Barcelona sent a heartfelt message to Lionel Messi and wished him all the best for his future endeavours. On Thursday, football club Barcelona released an official statement on social media and on its website, saying, “On Monday, June 5, the player’s father and representative, Jorge Messi, informed club president Joan Laporta about the player’s transfer to Inter Miami.” informed of the decision to join. Despite having been presented with an offer from Barca taking into account the wishes of both FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi to wear the Blaugrana once more.”
It further added, “President Laporta understands and respects Messi’s decision to compete in a league with fewer demands, away from the limelight and pressures he has had in recent years.” (Lionel Messi moves to David Beckham-owned Inter Miami stuns Football World after Paris Saint-Germain exit)
According to Barca’s official website, “Both Joan Laporta and Jorge Messi agreed to work together to promote a fitting tribute from Barca fans to honor a footballer who was, is and always was beloved by Barca”. will remain”. Barcelona.
In 2021, Lionel Messi left Barcelona after the club failed to meet his wages. He then joined Paris Saint-Germain. After his exit from Barcelona, he agreed a two-year contract deal worth $104 million.
At Paris Saint-Germain, he played for two seasons and managed to win the Ligue 1 title twice. The seven-time Ballon d’Or will now join Inter Miami, which is owned by former England football legend David Beckham.
Inter Miami is an American professional soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale. Established in 2018, the club began play in Major League Soccer in the 2020 season. (With ANI inputs)