Lionel Messi, aged 36, is content with his choice to join Inter Miami and expressed his enthusiasm for taking on a fresh endeavor.
Messi arrived in the United States on Tuesday in preparation for his introduction as an Inter Miami player at a special event on Sunday.
“I’m happy with the decision we made. I’m ready and eager to face the new challenge,” Messi said in an interview with Argentinian TV on Tuesday.
“My mentality and my head are not going to change and I will try, wherever I am, to give the maximum for myself and for the club, to continue to perform at the highest level.”
The club is getting ready to organize a special event at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to present the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“Fans will be able to enjoy an exciting night of entertainment, on-the-pitch speeches and more,” the club said in a statement, adding tickets would be free of charge for season ticket holders.
Messi will join his former teammate Sergio Busquets from Barcelona at Inter Miami, along with his former coach Gerardo Martino from Argentina.
Messi is anticipated to play his first game for the club on July 21st in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul, a Mexican team.
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