Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, was photographed house searching in Miami with his family after relocating to the city to play for Inter Miami. For the first time in his club career, the 36-year-old made the unexpected decision to leave Europe and join Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. Many people were surprised by Messi’s decision to travel to Miami after receiving interest from his previous team Barcelona and a lucrative offer to play in the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi has been pictured house-hunting with his family after his move to Miami

Football legend Lionel Messi emerged from a car before going house hunting with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children after his sensational debut win with Inter Miami FC.

Despite these choices, Messi chose to relocate to Miami, where he already had property. He moved to Fort Lauderdale with his family earlier this month after an arduous season in France to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami.

Messi, his wife Antonella Roccuzzo, and their three children were spotted inspecting a vast mansion near the Intracoastal Waterway in the Boca Raton district while house searching. Numerous sports and entertainment personalities, including Miami Heat players, have lived in this upscale area. Messi already has multiple properties in the city, but he appears to be seeking for a new home in the affluent Boca Raton neighborhood.

Lionel Messi is seen looking at waterfront mansions along the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway

His wife Antonela Roccuzzo joined Messi at the house viewing

After spending several years in the spotlight with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, the relocation to Miami signifies a huge adjustment for Messi and his family. He has stated a desire for his family to live a more relaxed lifestyle away from the constant scrutiny and pressures of European football.

Messi revealed his desire to relocate to the United States in an interview, saying, “After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it’s time to go to MLS to live football in a different way and enjoy my day-to-day life more.” Obviously, with the same sense of responsibility and desire to win and do things right, but with greater calm.”

Lionel Messi is seen looking at waterfront mansions in a part of Miami nicknamed the “Venice of America”

Football legend Lionel Messi is seen house hunting with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children along the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal Waterway, nicknamed the “Venice of America”.

The Messi family has already held an apartment in Miami for four years, and in 2019, they purchased a luxury pad in the Porsche Design Tower. The $9 million property has stunning views of Miami Beach, a car lift, a private theater, a golf simulator, a private restaurant, and an outside lounge with a sea view.

The area is known as the ‘Venice of America’ and has attracted big-name residents

Messi’s contract with Inter Miami is extremely lucrative, with him earning $150 million over the life of his contract, as well as beneficial commercial arrangements with firms such as Adidas and Apple. Messi appears to be trying to extend his property portfolio in Miami as he settles into life in the United States, owing to his enormous wealth and enthusiasm for real estate.