Lionel Messi Walks the Michael Jordan Path to Success as $32 Billion Worth Adidas Offers Massive Deal Amid Inter Miami Rumors

The soccer world is asking just one question, Where will Lionel Messi play next season? The Argentine has taken the limelight as he recently announced his exit from PSG. While he has yet to decide on his future, a host of clubs have been linked with the World Cup winner. Summing up his potential suitors, FC Barcelona, Al Hilal, and David Beckham’s Inter Miami are the major candidates to acquire his signature.

Speaking of Inter Miami’s offer, the MLS-based club has been linked with the 35-year-old for quite some time. They are desperate to bring the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner to the DRV PNK stadium. Urging him has become an uphill task as they continue to face tough competition from his other suitors. However, it seems the David Beckham-owned franchise may have found a way to lure Messi, as he may follow in the footsteps of NBA star Michael Jordan.

Lionel Messi following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan

It seems Inter Miami may have found a way to bring Messi to the MLS. This comes after the report from the Athletic, which says the Herons will finance his signing with the help of MLS and Messi’s sponsors, Adidas. The German apparel brand is reportedly preparing its own deal to lure the 35-year-old to the United States.

The former Barcelona man will be offered a profit-sharing agreement with the sportswear giant, that will see him receive a portion of the increased profits generated by the sportswear giant as a result of his involvement in MLS. In fact, it would benefit all the parties as they share the same sponsors.

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This deal somehow sees Messi following in the footsteps of NBA legend Michael Jordan. Following his success, he was presented with a lucrative deal from Nike. Aside from signing a $500,000-per-year contract in 1984, the deal also got him paid royalties.

Jordan doesn’t earn a fixed amount from Nike, rather, he gets a 5% royalty on his own name brand earnings. This has helped him garner a net worth of $2 billion. Hence, if the proposed deal for Messi manages to get executed, then he may pocket over $32 billion. Indeed, it is a significant amount that will definitely fill his broad pockets for life. However, nothing as such has materialized so far. Either way, the jury is still out on Messi’s future. What do you make of Messi’s latest deal?

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