It’s official: Lionel Messi signs contract with Inter Miami through 2025

MIAMI — The worst-kept secret in the history of sports is out.

Inter Miami on Saturday announced the signing of seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup Champion, Lionel Messi. Despite the international hype surrounding his arrival in town last week, gigantic murals of him all over Miami, and a scheduled red-carpet “Unveil” welcome ceremony scheduled for Sunday night at DRV PNK Stadium, the 36-year-old Argentine superstar had not actually signed his contract until Saturday.