The Argentine superstar is expected to join David Beckham's club in the coming days, and his contract will run through the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.

"I am honored to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home," said Inter Miami CF Managing Owner, Jorge Mas.

"In 2018, we made a promise to build an ambitious club that would attract the world's elite players.

"A club that would transform the global view of fútbol in the United States and ensure that wherever fútbol is discussed, your Inter Miami is part of the conversation.

"A heartfelt thank you to our fans that never stopped believing. Together we will continue to turn dreams into reality."

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In a statement, Beckham said he was overjoyed at Messi's arrival and described him as a "good friend [and] an amazing person".

He said: "Ten years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city.

"Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much.

"Today that dream came true."

He added: "I couldn't be prouder that a player of Leo's calibre is joining our club."

The 35-year-old forward had told Spanish media he is heading to America's Major League Soccer (MLS) after his contract expired with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this month.

Earlier in the year, Phil Neville was sacked as manager of Inter Miami, who are co-owned by his former Manchester United and England teammate Beckham.

The Florida side are currently bottom of the 15-team Eastern Conference, with just five wins from 16 matches.