The transfer of Lionel Messi in America to Inter Miami in MLS is one of the most sensational moves not only in this market but also in the history of football. The Argentinian chose to say goodbye to football on the European continent, starting a new adventure at the club run by David Beckham.
Recently, the former British footballer explains to “The Athletic” also the negotiations with Lionel Messi while revealing that the first contact dates back to 2019.
“I never thought that in the role of club owner, I would have as many emotions as when I was a footballer. When I got the phone call confirming Messi’s transfer, I had the same feeling as when I first stepped into Old Trafford or Wembley.
I was thinking what a huge achievement it was, we had just signed the greatest player of all time. This is the biggest move in the history of American sports, obviously for me it was one of the most beautiful moments of my life.
The idea to sign Messi came after a dinner with good wine and I told Jorge Mas, one day we must definitely transfer him. So this movement was in my mind since 10 years ago. The first contact with Messi was through his father, Jorge, in 2019. I made it clear to him that I definitely wanted his son to play for Inter Miami one day,” said Beckham.
