The move of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami showed he is one of the most influential athletes in the World as the club has become one of the most valuable clubs in MLS.
From scoring a free kick in his debut match to ending Inter Miami’s winless run, coupled with the huge sales of his jersey, he has also made Inter Miami the most valuable team in Major League Soccer.
Before he joined David Beckham-owned Inter Miami, the club was valued at around €43.6 million due to the fact that they lacked world-class players with huge market values.
These were the most Valuable clubs in the MLS Before the arrival of Lionel Messi
1. New York City
Squad value: €66.8 million
2. Los Angeles FC
Squad value: €55.4 million
3. Atlanta United
Squad value: €52.5 million
4. Philadelphia Union
Squad value: €49.7 million
5. Austin
Squad value: €49 million.
6. Seattle Sounders
Squad value: €47.6 million
7. Toronto
Squad value: €47.1 million.
8. New England Revolution
Squad value: €45.7 million
9. Dallas
Squad value: €45.7 million
10. Cincinnati
Squad value: €45.4 million
11. Orlando City
Squad value: €44.4 million.
12. Inter Miami
Squad value: €43.6 million
13. Los Angeles Galaxy
Squad value: €42.8 million.
14. San Jose Earthquakes
Squad value: €42.3 million
15. Colorado Rapids
Squad value: €40.6 million
16. Portland Timbers
Squad value: €39.5 million
17. Nashville
Squad value: €39.1 million
18. Charlotte
Squad Value: €38.9 million
19. Columbus Crew
Squad value: €38.7 million
20. Sporting Kansas City
Squad Value: €37.2 million
Most Valuable Clubs in MLS After Lionel Messi Joined Inter Miami
1. Inter Miami
Squad value: €78.6 million
2. New York City
Squad value: € 66.8 million
3. Los Angeles FC
Squad value: €55.4 million.
4. Atlanta United
Squad value: €52.5 million
5. Philadelphia Union
Squad value: €49.7 million
6. Austin
Squad value: €49 million
7. Seattle Sounders
Squad value: €47.6 million
8. Toronto
Squad value: €47.1 million
9. New England Revolution
Squad value: €45.7 million
10. Dallas
Squad value: €45.7 million
11. Cincinnati
Squad value: €45.4 million
12. Orlando City
Squad value: €44.4 million
13. Los Angeles Galaxy
Squad value: €42.8 million
14. San Jose Earthquakes
Squad value: €42.3 million
15. Colorado Rapids
Squad value: €40.6 million.
16. Portland Timbers
Squad value: €39.5 million
17. Nashville
Squad value: €39.1 million
18. Charlotte
Squad value: €38.9 million
19. Columbus Crew
Squad value: €38.7 million
20. Sporting Kansas City
Squad value: €37.2 million
However, there will surely be an increase in the Squad value of Inter Miami after Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba joined Lionel Messi at the club. It was also reported that Andres Iniesta would join the club before the end of the transfer window.
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