Lionel Messi was officially announced as an Inter Miami player and it has now been revealed when he will be able to make his debut.
The Major League Soccer side officially announced the signing of the Argentine World Cup winner on Saturday evening.
Read: Inter Miami Star 'Released' To Make Way For Messi
The Argentine joins on a free transfer and signs a two-year deal, which will see him become one of the team's 'designated players'.
The former Barcelona superstar will go back to wearing the number 10 jersey after spending the last two years wearing 30 at Paris Saint-Germain.
"I'm very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States," Messi said, as per the club's official website.
"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."
The MLS outfit also confirmed that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will be eligible to make his debut against LIGA MX side Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup on 21 July 2023.
You must be SIGNED IN to read and post comments.
