Why Messi’s Knees Appeared ‘Deformed’ As New Inter Miami Star Leaves Fans Shocked

• Lionel Messi recently left fans shocked after his knees appeared to be in an unusual shape
• Messi is set to officially complete his vacation ahead of his presentation as a new Inter Miami player
• The World Cup winner is already in Florida ahead of his unveiling on Sunday

Lionel Messi's knees were a cause of concern among fans on social media after they appeared to be out of shape. The Argentine wizard shared photos of the last days of his vacation as he inches closer to his Inter Miami unveiling.

Messi is set to be presented officially to his new fans on July 16, bringing to an end more than 15 illustrious years in Europe that saw him win everything.

He will now see off what is remaining of his career in Florida after being handed a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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Fans reactions to Messi's knees

But even before his move, fans were left bewildered by what looked like deformed knees in photos on his Instagram page. The knees, which appeared in an unusual shape, provided fodder for fans online, with @DixonBeats saying:

"If I had to guess, I’d say that’s where he stores his talent in between seasons…."

@VeriteFitness went for the pun by saying:

"Don’t know, but they look Messi."

@Lafcedge said:

"That’s the secret sauce to being the best footballer in the world, knee muscles."

However, it has now emerged that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's knees are perfectly in shape. As RAC1 explained, the inner quadriceps of the 36-year-old are more developed than the usual standard of typical footballers.

This allays any fears of potential injury, especially to Major League Soccer fans, who will be expecting to see the Argentine in action soon.

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Messi lands in Florida

Sports Brief has also reported that Messi is on the verge of becoming an Inter Miami player officially after he jetted into the US to seal the move.

The legendary forward has been without a club after he ended his spell with Paris Saint-Germain after the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.

Messi was initially linked with an emotional reunion with Barcelona after his stint with PSG, but the transfer did not materialise.