Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas has revealed when the club are planning to give Lionel Messi his debut.
Messi joined the MLS side from Paris Saint-Germain after his contract with the French giants expired but having played a full season already, has been given some time off to recover.
But Inter Miami are planning to have the World Cup winner ready for a cup game against Mexican side, Cruz Azul on July 21.
Tickets for the game have already gone on sale, with the cheapest price reportedly starting at $1,387 via SeatGeek.
Although there have been reports that Messi’s deal with his new club has similarities to David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy in 2007, it has been confirmed that the league will not subsidise the transfer.
“No rules are being changed to incorporate Messi on to Inter Miami’s roster,” May told local media.
In addition to signing Messi, Inter Miami are also reportedly close to signing his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets. According to Catalan radio station RAC1, talks are at an advanced stage and it could be made official this week.
