David Beckham’s First Words After Messi Finally Sealed Inter Miami Move

• David Beckham could hardly hide his delight after Lionel Messi finally completed his Inter Miami move
• Messi joined the MLS club after the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain
• The forward had initially been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and a possible return to Barca

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has broken his silence after Lionel Messi finally completed his move to the MLS side.

Messi joining Inter Miami has been no secret for weeks now, having confirmed his imminent move to the club after his Paris Saint-Germain departure.

According to Sky Sports, the football icon penned a contract that will run until 2025 with the Miami-based club, with the star forward.

The publication reports that Messi's move to Inter Miami came after he had reportedly been offered €400m (£344m) a year to join Saudi club Al Hilal.

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The 36-year-old was also linked with an emotional return to his former club Barcelona before he decided to move to the MLS.

Beckham speaks on Messi arrival

An elated Beckham has now described Messi's arrival as a dream come true.

It is understood that the Manchester United has a dream to cultivate top-tier soccer talent in the city and the signing of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is a step closer to that realization.

"Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city. Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much," said Beckham," Beckham said via The Mirror.

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"Today, that dream came true. I couldn't be prouder that a player of Leo's caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person, and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community," he added.

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