Inter Miami Selling Messi Jerseys For $200, Hot Dogs For $14.75

Inter Miami is already trying recoup some of the money they’re spending on Messi this season.

According to a report from front office sports, the team will reportedly shell out over $50 million a year paying the soccer superstar this season.

Via Sportico

Messi’s Miami deal is worth between $50 million and $60 million per year from his salary, signing bonus and equity in the team. It is on par with what the top earners in the NBA and NFL make in salary. Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic’s current deal is worth $55 million a year on average, while 2019 NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is at $52 million.

Yet, the structure is unique with the team equity component, a compensation lever not available to players in other leagues. Messi is expected to exercise his ownership stake in the franchise after he is done playing with Inter Miami.

Over the weekend, Inter Miami officially announced they had signed Messi.

On Sunday, Inter Miami introduced Messi to local fans and began selling his jersey which will cost $200.

The club was also seen selling $14.75 hot dogs during Messi’s intro to the fans.