It’s official!! Lionel Messi has finally arrived in Florida and joined Inter Miami, leaving the fans awe-struck. Lionel Messi’s arrival at MLS has become the hottest topic in the soccer community. Furthermore, after the Argentine announcement, Inter Miami?s social media following almost quadrupled. “Messi effect” indeed.
With only a few days left before Messi’s debut, fans are dying to see a glimpse of their idol on the field. Interestingly, David Beckham’s team is also planning to make the most out of Lionel Messi’s singing. Surprisingly, Messi’s debut tickets are reported to cost $110,000, which surpasses the Super Bowl?s ticket price.
Messi?s arrival is already starting to affect US soccer dynamics and Inter Miami plans to make the most out of it. Inter Miami owner recently revealed that the club is expecting a huge rise in revenue from the seven times Ballon d’Or winner signing.
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After welcoming Lionel Messi, Inter Miami expects to generate a whopping $110 million profit
Lionel Messi will join David Beckham‘s team, making him the highest-paid athlete in the US. Beckham and Messi took over the internet once the Argentine legend announced starting a new journey in MLS with Inter Miami. Indeed, Inter Miami invested a lot of resources to sign arguably the best soccer player in history.
Thus, the popular American soccer club desires to generate tremendous profit from Messi’s signing. Inter Miami has already become the center of attention and with Messi’s equity in the team, The Herons can become the major face of MLS. Recently, Inter Miami club owner revealed that the club is expecting to at least ‘double revenue’.
Jorge Mas told CNBC that they are looking ahead to generate $110 million in revenue by the end of 2023. Amid Messi’s signing, Inter Miami owner has high hopes for the club both in terms of sports and business. He also mentions that the club’s value could reach $1.5 billion by next year.
Interestingly, the Herons’ current evaluation is around $600 million; however, with Messi, Mas desire to become the most-valuable MLS club. Currently, ranking at the 11th spot, Mas believes Messi’s contribution will help the club reach immense success.
Owing to Messi’s popularity, Inter Miami is bound to receive the most spotlight in MLS. Not to forget, fans are losing patience to catch their idol’s glimpse in Inter Miami jersey. The Herons have already started preparing to make Messi’s signing most valuable for the club.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas told CNBC that he expects Lionel Messi to double club revenue in year one.
Inter Miami CF Revenue
2022: $56 million
2023: $110 million (projected)Mas also said the team's valuation could reach $1.5 billion next year, a 150% from $600 million today.… pic.twitter.com/7jPOQDdArM
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) July 20, 2023
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Ahead of his Inter Miami debut, Messi will face Mexican side Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup at DRV PNK Stadium. Owing to the 2022 World Cup winner’s immense fanbase, Messi’s debut tickets are reported to cost a whopping $110,000. Thus, we can expect Inter Miami’s plans to become the most -valuable MLS club.
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