Messi, a soccer superstar from Argentina, announced he will play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer next season.

The Lionel Messi sweepstakes appear over. The most coveted free agent in soccer history is set to sign with Major League Soccer's Inter Miami. The decision ends weeks of speculation about the Argentine star's future. Messi announced his move in an interview Wedensday with Mundo Deportivo and Sport .

Although work remains to finalize a formal agreement, we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time to our league,” MLS said in a statement Wednesday Former U.S. national team star Eric Wynalda gave a more unequivocal assessment of Messi’s unique talents.

From the legend himself! Lionel Messi confirms his plans to join Inter Miami CF: Lionel Messi confirmed the news Wednesday, saying he's coming to South Beach roughly six months after winning the World Cup with Argentina.

Soccer legend Lionel Messi's next team will be in MLS as he said he intends to join Inter Miami next season after considering a return to Barcelona or joining Saudi Arabia's league.

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced that he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris St Germain and snubbing a lucrative contract offer in Saudi Arabia.

No one of his generation — or perhaps ever — plays the game like Messi, a mesmerizing dribbler who scores and facilitates goals with artistry and panache.