The Argentinian soccer star, 36, arrived at DRV PNK Stadium in rainy Fort Lauderdale with his family, including wife Antonela Roccuzzo, who wowed in a white lace-up corset top and bright pink slacks.
The couple, who wed in 2017, was also joined by their sons.
Messi’s official MLS unveil comes roughly one month after the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner revealed he intended to take his talents to South Florida following two seasons in France with Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Miami announced Messi’s signing on Saturday, with his contract running through 2025 and will reportedly pay him between $50 and $60 million annually.
“I am very happy to have chosen to come to this city with my family, to have chosen this project, and I have no doubt that we are going to enjoy it very much,” Messi said following Sunday’s introduction, according to ESPN.
“We are going to have a good time, and great things are going to happen. Thank you very much, thank you all for this day.”
Fellow soccer legend David Beckham, now a co-owner of Inter Miami, embraced Messi during the festivities.
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Messi is already feeling at home in the Sunshine State and recently snapped a selfie with a fan during a grocery run at Publix.
Tickets for Messi’s expected first match on Friday cost as much as $110,000, CNN reported Monday.
Inter Miami is currently last in the Eastern Conference standings with five wins this season.
