Leonardo Campana is a rising soccer star who plays in MLS. Campana is one of the very few soccer stars ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in some aspects. However, it has nothing to do with soccer. The Ecuadorian, who is wealthier than Ronaldo, can be seen rubbing shoulders with Ronaldo’s arch-rival, Lionel Messi.

So what makes the Ecuadorian richer than the Portuguese superstar? How will he be playing with Lionel Messi? The article has all the answers.

Who is Leonardo Campana?

Campana, born in 2000, began his career with his hometown club, Barcelona SC. The emerging soccer star didn’t have to face struggles during his starting years of soccer like Cristiano Ronaldo. His father was a professional tennis player and politician. ‘He was born in a cradle of gold’ as his grandfather, Isidro Romero, was the owner of several companies.

Moreover, Romero was also the president of Barcelona SC, where Campana started his soccer career. The 20-year-old is the grandson of Isabel Noboa Ponton, a prominent name in the South American Business circle. With a massive business background, the Ecuadorian is a wealthier soccer player than Ronaldo.

Super-agent Jorge Mendes, the former agent of Cristiano Ronaldo, represents Campana. Mendes facilitated his move to the Premier League side Wolves. However, it doesn’t go as expected, and the forward kept moving on loan. But his loan spell at Inter Miami proved successful. The former Wolves forward notched 11 goals in 26 appearances for David Beckham’s side.

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In January this year, Inter Miami made the move permanent on a deal until 2025, with an option to extend for one more year. If reports are to be believed, Campana will share the dressing room with Lionel Messi from July.

Lionel Messi to Inter Miami?

Messi will play his last PSG game this weekend. The Argentine’s contract with the Parisians ends at the end of this month. He has several offers on the table, with a billion-dollar offer from Saudi Arabia as the most prominent one. Now, rumors are that David Beckham’s Inter Miami has made a move to sign the former FC Barcelona talisman.

The club wants the player in July, as they are struggling at the wrong end of the MLS table. Messi joining them will help the club to change its fortunes in the league. Whether the Argentine accepts the deal remains to be seen. Reports say that Lionel Messi will make his final decision soon. Fans are eagerly waiting to see where Messi plays next season. Will it be Saudi Arabia, MLS, or FC Barcelona? Only time will have the answer.

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