Inter Miami and MLS have revealed that Lionel Messi will be officially by his new team on Sunday, July 16.
The presentation event, titled ‘The Unveil’, is scheduled to take place at the DRV PNK Stadium in Miami at 20:00 ET, the local time in the city.
The statement mentioned that the event will feature entertainment and speeches on the pitch, while further details will be provided closer to the date.
The Inter Miami presentation of Busquets
The occasion is also expected to include the presentation of Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, who played alongside Messi at Barcelona.
While Inter Miami recently introduced Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino as their new coach, finalizing the necessary paperwork for him to assume the position is still ongoing.
In the meantime, Javier Morales, another Argentine, will act as the interim coach for the team.
No win in nine games for Inter Miami
Inter Miami are currently facing a challenging season, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference following a nine-game winless streak, having registered two draws and seven losses in this period.
Their upcoming match against DC United, coached by Wayne Rooney, will take place in Washington on Saturday.
The team is eager to beef up their squad with new signings to help turn their season around.