“If He Wants Me” – Years Before Lionel Messi’s 54 Million Move, $90 Million Worth Ex-Teammate Aimed to Join David Beckham’s Inter Miami

The entire soccer landscape is changing after Lionel Messi sealed a $54 million move to the MLS. With Cristiano Ronaldo plying his trade with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, these two players have created a magnetic effect for the leagues to attract players. N’golo Kante and Karim Benzema are now in the Saudi Pro League, and Sergio Busquets is expected to join Inter Miami. And now, a French legend looks set for a move if things go as planned.  

Antoine Griezmann once opened up in 2018 about how he wants to end his career in the MLS. Thus, it would be another impressive addition to the league, considering the World Cup winner’s pedigree. By becoming the lynchpin of France for a decade, as Kylian Mbappe’s teammate wished to retire in the USA. Will that move happen?

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Griezmann, who has a net worth of $90 million, confessed his love for the league back in 2018. As David Beckham owns the Inter Miami franchise, Antoine expressed his desire to end his career in the USA. In that same year, he won the World Cup with France. Thus, the sensational forward opened up on his dream in 2018. According to the L’ Equipe, he stated, “If he wants me in his club, then I will go. I want to finish in MLS. Afterward, we’ll see if it’s in Los Angeles or Miami. They are two good cities. I like the mentality and the culture of the show that there is in the United States.”

These destinations are remarkable for any soccer player, as the showbiz culture is another plus for these players. Hence, Griezmann’s arrival at the club would be a dream come true for the MLS fans. The pedigree of talent coming to the team is nothing short of sensational. Therefore, the prospect of Griezmann arriving at Inter Miami would be incredible. 

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Currently, the team is 15th in the Eastern Conference of the MLS standings. With Messi’s arrival, the team hopes to make the playoffs and provide a deep run in the playoffs. 

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The sensational Argentinian arrived at the club after deciding to leave PSG this season. Every fan in the world could not believe what had happened. There are some things that Messi would improve in the league. There will be a boost in merchandising income, as well as matchday ticket revenues. Griezmann’s transfer would only improve those numbers significantly. 

Hence, fans await the next move of any MLS club to bring in high-class players. Hopefully, Griezmann could be the next player on the illustrious list. Do you think it will happen?

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