David Beckham despatched a message on social media after it was confirmed Lionel Messi had signed for Inter Miami. The Argentina legend has joined the Major League Soccer franchise as a free agent.

Messi had been underneath contract with Paris Saint-Germain till the tip of final season. But his contract expired on June 30, that means he was then in a position to signal for a brand new staff on a free switch.

Inter Miami swooped to signal the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, the place he can even work with former Barcelona supervisor Gerardo Martino, after placing pen to paper on a contract that runs till the tip of the 2025 season. Midfielder Sergio Busquets, a former Barca teammate of Messi’s, has additionally signed for the MLS membership.

Beckham, a co-owner of Inter Miami, despatched a quick however emotional message on Instagram following the signing of Messi. The submit features a photograph of himself alongside Messi, who's carrying a Miami dwelling jersey.

The submit from Beckham learn: “The Dream Becomes The Reality,” adopted by a goat (biggest of all time) emoji. He additionally shared an earlier submit detailing his delight at signing Messi.

Beckham wrote: "The next chapter of our story starts here. Ten years ago when I started this journey, I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to Miami… Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in this country and build a legacy in this sport that we love so much.

"Today that dream got here true. I couldn’t be prouder {that a} participant of Leo’s calibre is becoming a member of our membership however I’m additionally delighted to welcome a pal, a tremendous particular person and his stunning household to affix our @InterMiamiCF group."

After signing for Miami, Messi expressed his delight over completing his move to the United States. After spending his entire professional career in Europe with Barcelona and PSG previously, the 36-year-old is looking forward to the new venture he and his family will be embarking on.

"I'm very excited to start out this subsequent step in my profession with Inter Miami and within the United States," said Messi. "This is a unbelievable alternative and collectively we'll proceed to construct this stunning challenge.

“The thought is to work collectively to realize the aims we set, and I'm very keen to start out serving to right here in my new dwelling."

Miami had already been onerous at work in making ready for Messi’s arrival, ever for the reason that ahead confirmed he could be shifting to the MLS membership on June 8. The membership has been putting in new bleachers within the corners of the DRV PNK Stadium in preparation for the large crowds anticipated.

Approximately 3,000 further seats are mentioned to have been added to take the general capability of the stadium as much as 21,000. Messi is anticipated to make his first look for Miami in opposition to Mexican membership Cruz Azul on July 21 within the Leagues Cup. He will then be trying to assist Miami have a much-improved second half of the season, with the staff at the moment backside of the Eastern Conference with simply 18 factors from 22 video games.