Inter Miami is doing wonders financially after signing Lionel Messi. After raking in an astonishing $265 million from ticket sales, the club is in line for a further cash injection.

The Messi revolution at Inter Miami is changing the dynamics of the club. There are also new plans that will be set in motion in the coming months. Miami fans are in for a ride. Let’s delve more into the financial gains of the club after Lionel Messi’s arrival.

Messi takes Miami to new heights both on and off the pitch

Messi’s move to Inter Miami has skyrocketed fan engagement and revenue, elevating the club’s global appeal. In a report by Noticias, one remarkable success story is the Apple TV platform, which witnessed a remarkable influx of 300,000 new followers due to Messi’s presence. This surge in subscribers has translated into an estimated profit injection of nearly $29,700,000 million from monthly fees for broadcasting matches featuring the Argentine maestro.

Since his arrival, the club has experienced a surge in popularity, thanks to Messi’s global fan base. A substantial contributor to the club’s financial success has been the sale of Messi’s jerseys, which have become highly coveted items among soccer enthusiasts in the United States. As per reports, re-sell tickets for late-season games have surged by over 1,700% when compared to last year, and tickets for the Inter Miami v. Philadelphia Union match last week were listed for as high as $16,200 each.

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Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has not only revitalized the club’s standing but has also proven to be a remarkably profitable investment, swiftly recouping the initial expenditure made to acquire the Argentine superstar. Inter Miami’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) also revealed how he was able to sign Messi among all the competition. Let’s hear his story.

Inception of mission ‘Get Lionel Messi’

After Lionel Messi left PSG, many clubs sought to sign him, and Barcelona came closest. Joan Laporta and Deco did their best but couldn’t land a deal citing Barcelona’s FFP issues. Saudi Arabia came next and offered Messi a deal worth $1.6 billion dollars. The Argentinian rejected Saudi’s offer as well.

Xavier Asensi, CBO of Inter Miami, clinched the opportunity to sign the 7xBallon d’Or winner. Inter Miami offered Messi a two-and-a-half-year contract that would see the Argentinian earn $125-135 million over two years.

The next step as Asensi tells Miami will focus on is the construction of their new stadium. Operations for which are said to begin from October. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 people.

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