Lionel Messi, after a brief respite from competitive football, concludes his holiday as he gears up to return to Inter Miami.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or recipient made a move to the United States in the summer of 2023, parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent.
He played a pivotal role in securing a League Cup victory for his new club shortly after joining. However, an unfortunate injury contributed to Inter Miami missing out on a spot in the MLS playoffs.
After wrapping up his domestic season with Argentina, Messi spent the festive and New Year period in his homeland. Now, he is en route to Florida, departing Argentina for Fort Lauderdale around 11 p.m. on Saturday evening, along with his family.
They will be readjusting to life in the opulent waterfront mansion they acquired shortly after their arrival in the United States.
Messi’s return to the pitch is scheduled for January 19, nearly two months since his last appearance.
Inter Miami’s upcoming fixtures include friendly matches against El Salvador, a Hong Kong Select XI, Vissel Kobe, FC Dallas, and Newell’s Old Boys. Additionally, they will face Al-Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr at the Riyadh Cup.