Lionel Messi’s arrival in Main League Soccer with Inter Miami triggered sold-out season tickets, record league subscriptions and extra media protection than the league had acquired in years, however there’s extra to the Messi story than simply the short-term frenzy.
The 36-year-old’s arrival has piqued the curiosity of European and South American soccer gamers who hadn’t critically thought-about an MLS transfer till Messi did, too. Ex-Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez signed with Inter Miami after Messi did.
The so-called “Messi impact” introduced these three stars to MLS, however they’re within the twilight of their careers and unlikely to spend a very long time within the league. So, the query stays: Might the “Messi impact” curiosity younger gamers, too — notably these with big-club prospects in Europe?
With just some weeks to go till Messi’s first full season in MLS begins, the reply seems to be sure.
The Miami Herald reported Friday that Inter Miami is in superior talks to signal Federico Redondo, a 21-year-old Argentinian midfielder enjoying for Argentinos Juniors in Buenos Aires. Redondo is the son of Argentina legend Fernando Redondo, and his slick, mature performances have caught the eye of European golf equipment comparable to Barcelona and Actual Madrid.