Raking in Nearly $1,000,000/Week in Miami, Lionel Messi Splurges $200,000 For a Luxurious Possession

Lionel Messi, the new number 10 of Inter Miami, is having a seismic impact on raising the profile of American soccer. After signing one of the most lucrative contracts in the history of the MLS, estimated around $1,000,000 a week, La Pulga recently made an eye-catching purchase that has piqued the attention of many soccer and lifestyle enthusiasts.

Messi seems to be enjoying his time in Florida. The 7x Ballon d’Or winner is often spotted spending light moments in shopping malls and restaurants around the city since his arrival. In such a recent encounter, the Argentine was seen flaunting his newest purchase on the streets of Miami.

Lionel Messi spotted with his new car

Messi’s love for cars has only grown over the years. The world champion used to drive an Audi Q8 initially, after having moved to the United States. The Argentine has amassed a collection of more than ten high-performance cars during his soccer career. In what is his latest addition, Messi was spotted cruising through Miami in his new Bentley Bentayga, which is valued at $200,000.

The SUV has a four-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 550 horsepower and a tremendous 770-newton meters of torque. The Bentley Bentayga is the newest beast in his ornate car collection, which is worth close to $50 million. Meanwhile, ever since his arrival at Inter, the move has had a significant economic impact on Inter Miami.

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The economic impact of the Argentine for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami worth close to $150 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in MLS with an annual salary between $50-$60 million.  The maestro and his family are currently living in a luxurious $9 million apartment in South Florida. Furthermore, the economic benefits of Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami have been undeniable at every forefront of the club.

The demand for Inter Miami jerseys skyrocketed after Messi’s arrival, with prices reaching over $100 for a single unit. His eight goals in five matches in the Leagues Cup attracted large crowds to every stadium he played at, both home and away. MLS also benefited with the signing of the world champion with over 1 million subscribers added for the league’s season pass on Apple TV+.

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