David Beckham is already laying the groundwork for a future move for Paris Saint-Germain striker Lionel Messi and has spoken to the Argentine about a transfer when his contract in Paris expires.
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Messi left Barcelona last summer and had been provisionally linked with a transfer to Major League Soccer, but eventually completed a transfer to PSG, where he signed a two-year contract with the possibility of a third.
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A transfer to MLS remains in Messi’s career plans before he retires, and according to The Mirror, he has been in contact with Beckham to discuss a move to Inter Miami when his contract expires in either 2023 or 2024.
Messi is even said to have been in Miami earlier this summer, where he bought no less than six penthouses – perhaps in preparation for his future move.
Getting a big name in the near future is one of Beckham’s top priorities. The former Manchester United man has kept a close eye on the situation for Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus, but it is believed that Messi is at the top of his wish list.
The club’s owner Jorge Mas is also focused on landing Messi and even admitted to the Miami Herald earlier this summer that he expects to see the Argentine wear the Inter Miami shirt sometime along the line.
“I am optimistic that Messi will play in an Inter Miami shirt because I believe it will complete the legacy of the greatest player of our generation and will meet the ambitions of the owners of Inter Miami to build a world-class team,” said Mas.
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“David and I have worked hard, we have ambitions to bring the best players here and Messi is a generational player, without a doubt the best player of all time.”
Messi has committed to at least two years in Paris and can choose to trigger his third year if he remains happy, meaning he could be 37 when he is free for his next move.
