Inter Miami CF should soon formalize the arrival of Lionel Messi, but in the meantime, the main owner, Jorge Mas, has opened up to the Miami Herald.
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David Beckham’s partner has indicated that Messi will sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with a possibility of extension for the 2026 season.
What’s more, his salary could reach US$60 million (CA$79.4 million) without taking into account other income related to the agreement, which we will discuss later.
It should be remembered that Messi received 30 million euros (CA$43.3 million) with Paris Saint-German last season.
Mas insisted that MLS did not bend its rules to allow Miami to host the so-called La Pulga.
“Absolutely no changes will be made in the rules. There is nothing that will be changed to allow Lionel Messi to join Inter from Miami. I think there will always be a before and an after Messi when we talk about sports in the United States.
Wonderful
To return to Messi’s remuneration, it has something to make you dizzy since it is the fruit of upstream and concerted work which lasted several months.
The MLS has put its equipment supplier, Adidas, in the game, as well as the broadcaster, AppleTV+.
The two multinational companies have agreed to pay Messi royalties on article and subscription sales to make the offer even more enticing.
And Inter Miami CF has done its part since it appears that it will be offered between 20 and 25% of the shares of the capital of the team which was recently valued at 600 M$ US (794.4 M$ CA ).