2023-08-18 04:55:00
Lionel Messi is happy again. He who does “didn’t want” leaving Barcelona for Paris found joy again at Inter Miami, saying on Thursday that his arrival in Florida was “opposite” of his arrival at PSG.
“As I said, going to Paris was not something I wanted, leaving Barcelona was not something I wanted and it happened, so to speak, overnight”expressed the Argentine in his first press conference in the state of the southeastern United States.
“I had to adapt to a totally different place from where I had lived my whole life, both in terms of the city and in a sporting sense, and it was difficult, the opposite of what happens to me here right now”said the seven-time Ballon d’Or, who has already scored nine goals in six games with Inter Miami.
Arrived with great fanfare at PSG in 2021, Barça being unable to keep him for financial reasons, the world champion failed to add a new C1 to his list with the Parisian club.
Above all, despite two titles of champion of France, the end of the adventure in Paris was marked by the hostility of certain groups of supporters, who whistled him several times at the Parc des Princes.
Thus, in front of the Spanish press, Messi said to himself “unfortunate” in the French capital, explaining that this career choice had greatly affected his family life.
Three options were therefore available to him: the MLS, for which he had already expressed his interest, the petro-dollars of Saudi Arabia or a return to the fold, in Barcelona, the track for a privileged time.
But the operation fell through and the “Pulga” found itself on the other side of the Atlantic.
First title in the viewfinder
“I can tell you that I’m very happy with the decision I made, not just for the game, for the way it’s going at the moment, but for my family, everyday life, for the city that we appreciate, for this new experience and for the welcome we received, extraordinary since the first day, not only in Miami”relished number 10.
“I have made two away matches and the treatment I have had has been magnificent. I am grateful for it, happy with the moments I am living and above all to be able to continue doing what I have loved all my life, play and be able to do it with joy”he continued.
He will have the opportunity on Saturday to win a first trophy with his new club. Miami will face Nashville in the final of the unprecedented Leagues Cup, and a victory would represent the club’s first title in three years of existence.
“It would be amazing, wouldn’t it? As much for me as for all those who are fans of the club, for the club itself”underlined Messi, who hopes to make Inter Miami a “benchmark” with this potential trophy as a springboard.
And the Argentine greet the“impressive welcome” which was reserved for him, in a “city with lots of Latinos”which makes things “much easier”.
Lionel Messi at a press conference at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, August 17, 2023 AFP photo.
“Latinos are closer, more demonstrative, they always show affection, closeness, and I think that’s the most important, healthiest, and most beautiful thing about being able to settle down and live. ‘love what you do’he pointed out.
“I’m happy, I’m enjoying this new chapter in my life, the experience of living in the United States, which was something I always had in mind”concluded the new star of Miami, who has not yet found a permanent residence.
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