Against all odds and after led Argentina to a historical World Cup victory in 2022, Lionel Messi made a surprising move in 2023 and went with From Miami at the age of 36. Now after more than a year in Major League SoccerThe Messi has opened the reasons behind his decision to join the league.
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain After the end of its contract, Messi was linked to several potential destinations including a reunion with Pep Guardiola in Manchester City and a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. But in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple musicThe Argentine superstar shared her thought process:
“I always had it in my mind to play in MLS. I think I said it more than once. It was a league that got my attention and it was something I wanted to do … I felt called to come to Inter because it is a club that is growing, very new with a few years as a club. I liked the idea to come and help the club become a bigger club“Admitted the Argentine.
The 36-year-old also talked about the city of Miami and revealed how the family’s comfort played a key role in the decision: “I also knew it was a city like my family and I would enjoy, even though I didn’t know it so well because I had only arrived a few times. I knew about it, because I have family and friends who visited and visiting the city and I thought it was the right time and I don’t regret it, on the contrary. “
Messi also reflected on his time at PSG and called it a challenging period for both him and his family. He shared that his decision to join Inter Miami was affected for both personal and professional reasonsMarks a new chapter in their career.
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Messi at Inter Miami’s ambitions
Although Inter Miami is one of the youngest franchise in MLS, The team had struggled to fight for titles during their early years. But everything changed with Messi’s arrival, which brought a world -class talent including Jordi AlbaThe Luis SuarezThe Sergio BusquetsAnd coaches Gerardo ”Tata“Martino.
When discussing Inter Miami’s future, Messi’s club’s goals made clear. “I think the team we have today is built to try to win a championship. I think there was a good adaptation from the boys who came, with the young ones the club and the team had“Pronounced Argentine.
The football icon also emphasized the importance of youth development for the club’s long -term success: “I think it is the goal that must remain, to strive to get titles, continue to help the club grow and that the young people who come out of the club have the chance to continue to emerge, Keep playing in Inter, play in MLS and give the opportunity for those who have a dream and struggle to achieve it. I think that’s the way. “
