David Beckham must be on cloud nine now. The former England superstar finally fulfilled his dream of signing Lionel Messi. The whole soccer world guessed a return to FC Barcelona or a big-money move to Saudi Arabia. However, it was Inter Miami that managed to outfox interested parties.
It is indeed an audacious move from the MLS side, as his move brings in a lot of opportunities for the US-based club. Already, the club’s fan base is increasing, and we may see another huge growth in the club’s valuation.
Lionel Messi gives David Beckham’s side a 40X Growth
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Messi’s arrival at the DNV PNK Stadium opens the door for a lot of opportunities. In fact, for Beckham, it is being acknowledged as one of the best sports business deals ever. As per the analysis of renowned sports and business expert Joe Pompliano, the Becks’ soccer club business is going well and may see a huge boom.
David Beckham's move to MLS is one of the best sports business deals ever:
• Earned $255M over 5 years
• Purchased Inter Miami for $25M
• Inter Miami is valued at $600MAnd now they have Lionel Messi, which will push the club's valuation toward ~$1 billion.
Incredible 🤯 pic.twitter.com/BthRt6E4f9
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) June 7, 2023
Beckham has earned $255 million within the span of five years. This is an impressive number, as he bought the club for just $25 million. Aside from that, the arrival of Messi will also give the Florida-based club a massive financial boost. This will come through tickets, merchandise, and TV rights.
Furthermore, their current $600 million evaluation is set to double as Messi’s signature will push the numbers to $1 billion. Indeed, it is a significant boost for Miami, as they’ll easily such astronomical numbers. Beckham will receive a 40x return on his earlier $25 million investment. Moreover, it also sends a major warning to Magic Johnson’s MLS side, which recently clinched the billion mark.
A threat to Magic Johnson and his team
Indeed, the possibility of Beckham joining the MLS billion-dollar club gives a major warning to Magic Johnson’s Los Angeles FC. The former Lakers star shared the emphatic news on Twitter. He wrote, “Great news for my partners and I at @LAFC; our team is the first MLS team valued at $1B! We are keeping the momentum going after our first MLS Championship!” The California-based club was the first to get a billion-dollar valuation in the MLS.
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Johnson also has other partners at his side, with actor Will Ferrell and Brooklyn Nets owner, Joe Tsai, investing in the club. However, given Messi’s arrival in Miami, it definitely steals the spotlight from LAFC. Indeed, Messi has significantly changed the fortunes of Inter Miami. It is yet to be seen what he does on the pitch.
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