One of the world’s most prominent footballers, Lionel Messi, made a surprise transfer this year to join Inter Miami CF, co-owned by David Beckham, of Major League Soccer (MLS).
Demonstrating his skill on the pitch, Lionel Messi has already played a key role in his new team’s triumph, leading them to victory in the League Cup. Yet, it’s his new residence with wife Antonela Roccuzzo that’s capturing the most attention.
Designer Jorge Luis Veliz recently shared photos of the couple’s futuristic concept home, which is estimated to be worth $50 million (approximately Rs 413 crore), on social media. Veliz has shared the futuristic concept of the 2022 World Cup-winning footballer’s new home – a jaw-dropping mansion located on a boat-shaped island, offering the couple seclusion and exclusivity. The three floors of the mansion are a work of art in contemporary design. Here are some new, never-before-seen images to back up my claim.
The 36-year-old reportedly turned down an offer from Saudi side Al-Hilal that would have paid him $300 million (roughly Rs. 2.5 billion) annually. Instead, Inter Milan co-owner Jorge Mas announced that he has secured a contract with an MLS franchise that will pay him between $50-60 million per year (roughly Rs. 413-496 million). Messi will still earn millions of dollars through endorsements such as his exclusive revenue-sharing deal with Adidas, although the amount is less than what Al-Hilal offered him. According to ESPN, he will also share in the earnings from MLS fans who subscribe to Apple’s Life Pass.
With Messi’s new contract worth an estimated $600 million (roughly Rs. 4,965 crore), the Argentine footballer will soon be able to afford a brand new, custom-built mansion equipped with every amenity imaginable. There will be a theatre, a games room, a football pitch, a spiral-designed water slide, a yacht harbour, parking for 20 cars, a beautifully decorated party hall, three helipads and more in his new mansion. The house also boasts a spectacular panoramic view of the picturesque Miami coastline. Here are some never-before-seen images of Messi’s M-shaped mansion in Miami.
In 2019, Messi reportedly purchased a beachfront condo in the Sunny Isles Beach region, Architectural Digest reported. The Porsche Design Tower condo is 3,555 square feet in size and features three bedrooms. Among its many cutting-edge features are a private pool on a terrace, a car-transporting elevator made of glass, and much more.
Two years after his previous purchase, in 2021, Messi spent over $7.3 million (approximately Rs 60 crore) on a penthouse in Miami. The penthouse contains four bedrooms, a spa, a fitness and yoga studio, and a children’s playhouse, and is on the ninth floor of the Regalia Tower. The views of the Miami skyline are spectacular. Messi reportedly put the house up for sale just a few months after purchasing it, The Sun reported.
The world champion footballer has made significant real estate investments and now owns multi-million dollar homes in Iztapalapa, Barcelona and Rosario (Messi’s residence). See all his investments here.
