Find out how much Lionel Messi earns at Inter Miami | OneFootball

Lionel Messi earns between $70 million and $80 million per year at Inter Miami (approximately R$ 367 to R$ 420 at the current exchange rate), considering his salary as a player and equity participation rights, according to the club's co-owner, Jorge Mas.

This amounts to between R$ 30.5 million and R$ 35 million per month.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Mas stated that Messi, 38, "is worth every penny" invested and that the amount includes all forms of compensation for the Argentine star.

Messi signed a three-year contract last year that keeps him at the club until the beginning of the next decade, making him a central figure in the sports and commercial project of the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. The number 10 is expected to become a minority partner of Inter Miami when he retires, maintaining a long-term relationship with the institution.

Club's Financial Structure

To make it feasible to keep Messi and other renowned veterans — such as Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul — Inter Miami relies on sponsorships and commercial agreements, which account for about 55% of the revenue. Meanwhile, media rights correspond to only 2% of the club's earnings, according to Mas.

"The reasons why I need to have world-class sponsors are because players are expensive," Mas stated. "I pay Messi — he is worth every penny — but that means $70 to $80 million per year, all things considered," he added.

Global Salary Rivalry

With this amount, Messi remains the second highest-paid player on the planet, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo, whose contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia exceeds $400 million annually.

Messi's Numbers at Inter Miami

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