Lionel Messi thanks David Beckham for “facilitating everything” at Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi delivered a moving speech to his Inter Miami fanbase, thanking David Beckham for bringing him to the club after coming out as a Major League Soccer player for the first time.

At a stunning party in Miami, led by Miami co-owner David Beckham, Messi stepped out in front of his new fans and made clear his desire to usher in a new era of success in his new team.

“Thank you very much,” Messi said in wild cheers. First of all, I want to thank all the people of Miami for this welcome, this affection.

I am so glad to be here, to be with you. I would like to thank Jose (Mass, co-owner of Miami), David (Beckham) for the welcome.

Lionel Messi gave a moving speech when he was unveiled as an Inter Miami player on Sunday, thanking David Beckham and saying the Miami owners had made ‘everything easy’ for him.

“They make everything easy for us, everything has been amazing since we arrived. I really want to start training and competing. I want to win, for the club to keep growing.

‘I hope you will join us as you have been since the start of the season. I thank my new colleagues for the welcome.

I am very happy for choosing this city with my family, for choosing this project. I have no doubt we will have a great time. Thank you all very much for this day.

Beckham kicked off the night by giving Messi an emotional welcome speech saying: “10 years ago, I started my journey to build a new MLS team.

I said then that I dreamed of bringing the best players in the world to Florida and the great city of Miami. Players who shared our ambition to grow football in this country, who will inspire the next generation and help build a legacy in the sport.

Please forgive me for having some feelings tonight. It is truly a dream come true to welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami.

Leo, we are very proud that you have chosen this club for the next stage of your career. Welcome to the family.

“We are also very proud to have the one and only Sergio Busquets joining us. One of the most complete midfielders of his generation.

Beckham told Messi he was ‘very proud’ to welcome the World Cup winner to Inter Miami Beckham was also seen giving Messi’s wife Antonella a warm welcome to Inter Miami.

“We are building a special club here at Inter Miami, a club that cares about the community it serves. Our fans are what makes Inter Miami unique. Together we will create unforgettable memories.

Like all of you, I can’t wait to see Leo take the field in our colors. Ladies and gentlemen, the next chapter of our story begins here.

Busquets was also revealed to his new fans, moments before Messi was knocked out.

“Hello everyone, thank you for coming,” Busquets said, speaking to the crowd in English.

“I’m happy to be here in Miami, for me it’s a blessing to be part of Inter Miami and I want to thank Jorge, Jose and David for making it possible.

“I am very excited to start training and playing with my teammates and to see you soon.”

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