Messi Effect: Inter Miami Now Have More IG Followers Than Inter Milan

• Lionel Messi sealed a sensational move to Inter Miami this summer
• His move has seen the MLS side gain traction on social media
• Inter Miami currently boast more followers than Inter Milan on Instagram

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami seems to be gaining a lot of prominence following Lionel Messi's sensational transfer.

The David Beckham co-owned club were lucky enough to land the football icon after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi had been linked with an emotional reunion with Barcelona after his PSG deal expired, while a move to Saudi Arabia was also mooted.

However, it was Inter Miami who finally signed the 36-year-old, with the World Cup star joining on a free transfer, per BBC.

The 36-year-old has since been officially unveiled at his new club ahead of his much-anticipated debut.

Inter Miami gains on social media

Messi lands in Florida ahead of Inter Miami move

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It has now emerged that Inter Miami have benefited significantly on social media since Messi's arrival.

It is no secret that the Barcelona legend is one of the most admired footballers in the world, with the forward being the second-most followed player on Instagram after Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Argentine has seemingly helped his new side get some substantive following on the platform, with the MLS outfit now boasting more followers than Serie A giants Inter Milan as cited by ESPN.

Inter Miami currently have 10.2 million followers on Instagram compared to Inter's 9.8 million.

While it remains unclear how much the MLS has gained since Messi's arrival, it is clear his signing has helped boost the club's following on social media.

Possible Inter Miami XI

Sports Brief also reported that Major League Soccer outfit, Inter Miami could parade a new-look team in the coming weeks, with top players set to join the club this summer.

Lionel Messi spotted in Florida ahead of official Inter Miami move

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The arrival of well-known players like Messi and Busquets could see the Floridian club have a much-changed squad for the second half of the American league season.

All these new players would no doubt walk straight into Inter Miami's starting XI, with Messi expected to continue with his magical performances despite his advancing age.