Argentina forward Lionel Messi was delighted with his decision to join Inter Miami as he is enjoying the people, city and new surroundings after leaving Paris Saint-Germain where he felt the opposite. .
Speaking to local media after he arrived in the US and started playing Major League Soccer, he said he did not want to leave Barcelona and go somewhere completely different.
Lionel Messi has scored nine goals in six appearances since leaving the French club where he played for two years.
He appeared positive and happy as he spent his time in South Florida compared to Paris where things eventually turned sour.
Messi said, “As I said at the time, my departure to Paris was not something I wanted, it was not something I wanted to leave Barcelona and so to speak, it was from one day to the next. was.”
“And, well, I also had to get used to a place that was very different, city-wise and sports-wise, than where I’d been living my whole life, and, well, it was hard, But unlike what’s happening here with me now,” said the professional footballer.
The 36-year-old had been linked with Barcelona since the age of 13 when he left Argentina to join the Spanish giants and his move – after years of success – was mainly a result of financial difficulties at the club.
There was speculation that Messi could return to Barcelona or join the ranks of players being lured to join the Saudi league. However, he said that he is happy with his decision.
“I can tell you I’m very happy with the decision we made, not only for the game, how it’s going, but for my family, how we live day to day, the “For how we enjoy the city. The new experience and the welcome from the people that was extraordinary from day one, not only in Miami,” said the Inter Miami captain.
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“I’ve had two tours with the team and the way people have treated me has been fantastic. So I’m grateful and happy for the moment I’m living and above all I’m able to do it for the rest of my life. To be able to enjoy something that I’ve loved my whole life, playing. And to be able to do it this way with joy,” he said, stressing the decision he made with his family. .
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has a chance to win his first trophy when Miami takes on Nashville in the League Cup final on Saturday.
It would also be their first victory in just the third season of the club’s existence.
“It will be amazing, won’t it? For me and for all the people who are fans of the club, for the club itself,” he said.
“We want to be a vision and winning the title will help that a lot. It’s a very young club, it’s been a short time, and to win our first title would be great for all of us,” he said. said
Despite high expectations and hopes that Argentina’s World Cup winner will take the game to new heights in America, Messi said he was simply enjoying the game and his life.
“The truth is that I don’t think about all these things, I just came here to play, to enjoy football, which I have loved all my life and I chose this place for that reason. , Above all”. They said.
Massey said her family has settled in well, despite not having found a permanent home in the area yet, and she said she enjoys being a part of the Spanish-speaking community in South Florida.
“From the beginning, since my arrival, the reception has been impressive, it’s a very Latino city, and that makes everything a lot easier,” he said.
“Latinos are very close, very demonstrative, always showing love, intimacy, and I think that’s the most important, healthy and beautiful thing to do, so whatever you do,” she said. May you enjoy it.” .
“I already knew the city well, how the people were. I already loved it…. But living here every day and spending all my time here made me very close to the city and the people here. Got a chance.
“I’m happy, I’m enjoying this new chapter of my life, the experience of living in America, which I always had in mind.”
