In a historic turn of events, Lionel Messi not only joined the MLS but also surpassed all other players to become its highest-paid player. Messi recently made a record-breaking $20 million in guaranteed annual income, according to the MLS Players Association, from only his salary.
The whole sum of Messi’s profits, which co-owner of Miami Jorge Mas revealed earlier this year to Spanish publication El Pas, presents an even more astounding picture.
Messi’s overall remuneration rises to an astonishing $50 to $60 million range when including a stake in the league’s Apple TV arrangement.
Messi joined colleagues Sergio Busquets ($1.775 million) and Jordi Alba ($1.25 million) in the MLS in the middle of the season, propelling Inter Miami to the top of the league in terms of team salaries.
The guaranteed remuneration for The Herons has increased to $39.419 million from $18.88 million from the previous year.
With Messi’s guaranteed salary topping all others, this decision has established a new standard in MLS history. With a salary of $15.4 million, Toronto FC’s Lorenzo Insigne comes in second, making Messi’s financial standing absolutely outstanding.
“In the realm of soccer dreams, Messi’s MLS saga unfolds—a tale of soaring salaries, unexpected playoffs, and magic on the field.”
The average guaranteed base salary for all MLS players as of September 15, 2023, had increased noticeably, hitting $543,207—an increase of 5.5% from the previous year.
With the league’s median guaranteed base salary increasing by 13.4% to $282,125, players at the lower end of the pay scale are also benefiting from increases.
Toronto FC comes in second place to Inter Miami in the overall rankings of team payroll based on guaranteed base salaries, with a total of $32.293 million.
The Chicago Fire ($20.416 million), LA Galaxy ($25.039 million), and defending MLS Cup champions LAFC ($20.841 million) complete the top five.
Surprisingly, according to the MLS standings as of Decision Day, the three highest-spending teams—Miami, Toronto, and the Galaxy—are expected to miss the playoffs. With $19.166 million, Austin FC, which is ranked sixth, follows this surprise trend.
While some teams with lower payrolls, including CF Montreal ($10.92 million) and Orlando City ($9.643 million), find themselves in a more modest position,
With a total guaranteed payout of $14.349 million, FC Cincinnati, the most recent Supporters’ Shield champion, takes the 21st position.
Fans can look forward to an interesting postseason as MLS and the MLSPA navigate the third year of their collective bargaining agreement, plenty of surprises, and, of course, the unstoppable presence of Lionel Messi at the center of Miami’s football resurgence.
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