<p>Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025, the Major League Soccer side said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be joining the squad in the coming days and will hold a franchise player spot, the club added.</p>.<p>The 36-year-old himself said: "This is a great opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project," said Messi.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-dominates-discourse-as-martinez-visits-kolkata-and-plays-ball-1233994.html">Messi dominates discourse as Martinez visits Kolkata and plays ball</a></strong></p>.<p>"The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we set ourselves and I'm really looking forward to being able to start helping here in my new home."</p>.<p>Messi is expected to make his debut next Saturday when Miami host Mexico's Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.</p>.<p>Team co-owner David Beckham said: "I dreamed of bringing the best players in the world, players with the same ambition I had when I came to the LA Galaxy to help grow football in the United States and build a legacy in this sport we love so much.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messis-miami-move-no-holiday-says-martino-1232593.html">Lionel Messi's Miami move no holiday, says Martino</a></strong></p>.<p>"Today that dream has become a reality. I couldn't be prouder that a player of Leo's calibre is coming to our club, but I am also thrilled to welcome a good friend, an incredible person and his beautiful family to our Inter Miami community."</p>.<p>Having the World Cup winner on board promises to be a big boost for football in the US where the sport trails in popularity behind the other major North American men's professional leagues.</p>.<p>Messi will be formally unveiled on Sunday in an entertainment event with fans at DRV PNK Stadium. A formal press conference is scheduled for Monday, with Messi and Miami ownership.</p>.<p>"We are overjoyed that the greatest player in the world chose Inter Miami and MLS, and his decision is a testament to the momentum and energy behind our League and our sport in North America," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.</p>.<p>"We have no doubt that Lionel will show the world that MLS can be a League of Choice for the best players in the game."</p>
<p>Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025, the Major League Soccer side said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be joining the squad in the coming days and will hold a franchise player spot, the club added.</p>.<p>The 36-year-old himself said: "This is a great opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project," said Messi.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/messi-dominates-discourse-as-martinez-visits-kolkata-and-plays-ball-1233994.html">Messi dominates discourse as Martinez visits Kolkata and plays ball</a></strong></p>.<p>"The idea is to work together to achieve the goals we set ourselves and I'm really looking forward to being able to start helping here in my new home."</p>.<p>Messi is expected to make his debut next Saturday when Miami host Mexico's Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.</p>.<p>Team co-owner David Beckham said: "I dreamed of bringing the best players in the world, players with the same ambition I had when I came to the LA Galaxy to help grow football in the United States and build a legacy in this sport we love so much.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/lionel-messis-miami-move-no-holiday-says-martino-1232593.html">Lionel Messi's Miami move no holiday, says Martino</a></strong></p>.<p>"Today that dream has become a reality. I couldn't be prouder that a player of Leo's calibre is coming to our club, but I am also thrilled to welcome a good friend, an incredible person and his beautiful family to our Inter Miami community."</p>.<p>Having the World Cup winner on board promises to be a big boost for football in the US where the sport trails in popularity behind the other major North American men's professional leagues.</p>.<p>Messi will be formally unveiled on Sunday in an entertainment event with fans at DRV PNK Stadium. A formal press conference is scheduled for Monday, with Messi and Miami ownership.</p>.<p>"We are overjoyed that the greatest player in the world chose Inter Miami and MLS, and his decision is a testament to the momentum and energy behind our League and our sport in North America," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.</p>.<p>"We have no doubt that Lionel will show the world that MLS can be a League of Choice for the best players in the game."</p>