In a surprise move, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has officially signed with Inter Miami, the up-and-coming Major League Soccer team founded by David Beckham. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, as Messi had long been linked with a move away from Barcelona but few had predicted he would make his way to America. 

Rumors had been circulating for weeks that Inter Miami were in talks to bring Messi to their team, but few had believed the reports. Now, it seems, those rumors were true, and Inter Miami have pulled off a stunning coup by signing one of the greatest players of all time. 

Sources close to the deal have revealed that Messi was drawn to the challenge of playing in a new league and helping to build a new team from the ground up. He was also reportedly impressed by the vision and ambition of the Inter Miami ownership group, who are committed to making the team a powerhouse in the MLS. 

Messi himself has yet to comment on the move, but his announcement is expected to be made in the coming hours. Barcelona and Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, who had also been vying for Messi's signature, will be left disappointed, as it seems that the six-time Ballon d'Or winner has his sights set firmly on his American adventure. 

For Inter Miami fans, however, this is the news they have been waiting for. The team has struggled in their debut MLS season, winning just two games out of their first ten. With Messi in their ranks, they will undoubtedly be transformed into one of the most exciting and feared teams in the league. The sky is the limit for Inter Miami - and with Lionel Messi leading the charge, anything is possible.