Highest Paid Athlete in US, $600 Million Rich Lionel Messi Flaunts Stunning $500,000 Masterpiece at Presentation in Miami

Courtesy of an illustrious soccer career and a plethora of lucrative endorsements, Lionel Messi boasts a staggering net worth of $600 million. Now, joining Inter Miami has made Messi the highest-paid athlete in the US. The salary and profit-sharing agreements which are a part of his Miami deal will indeed give a boom in business for Messi. Similar to most elite athletes, the Argentine also knows to spend his hard-earned fortune in style. Leo Messi showed up flaunting one of his riches during his Inter Miami presentation.

Everything about Leo Messi’s eventful Inter Miami presentation has now become the talk of the town in soccer circles. From Messi embracing David Beckham to a fan bringing an actual goat to the occasion, Leo’s Miami days have kick-started in a vibrant fashion.

Lionel Messi’s showed up for Inter Miami presentation with a $500,000 masterpiece

On Sunday, Inter Miami’s owners put an end to the American soccer fandom’s long wait. Yes, Miami owners, including soccer legend, David Beckham unveiled the legendary Lionel Messi as an Inter Miami player. An effervescent Miami crowd cheered on for the recent FIFA World Cup champion at the DRV PNK Stadium.

Lionel Messi kept it simple. He wore a white Adidas t-shirt and blue jeans to his presentation. However, not everything about the Argentine was that simple. Messi did leave some space for luxury. The ones that have closely watched Leo Messi’s presentation must have seen a fancy-looking red watch on his wrist. Well, that is a Patek Philippe! It is Patek Philippe’s Aquanaut Luce Rainbow, which is priced at $500,000, according to ‘watchopiaa.’

Patek Philippe watches have, over the years, become a popular choice for sporting elites. Messi himself had recently flaunted a Patek during FIFA’s The Best awards.

During his days in Miami, the soccer veteran will see a dramatic surge in his already staggering net worth, as his Inter Miami deal has made him the highest paid athlete in the United States.

Inside Messi’s lucrative Inter Miami deal

Had Lionel Messi said yes to the Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal’s $1.6 billion offer, he could have become the highest paid athlete in the world. But Messi chose to shake hands with Inter Miami, who offered to pay him around $54 million for two years. Well, there is more to Messi’s contract with Miami. Profit-sharing agreements with Adidas and Apple are already a part of the deal. Besides, Messi will get to own 35 percent stake in Inter Miami after his contract expires.

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All these earnings of the Argentine add up to a staggering sum of approximately $150 million a year. That is more than what any active athlete earns in the United States. What are your thoughts on Messi’s contract and his exorbitant timepiece? Tell us in comments below.

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