Overview
- Jorge Mas told Bloomberg that Lionel Messi earns between $70 million and $80 million per year when his ownership participation is included, calling the outlay “worth every cent.”
- The latest MLS Players Association salary guide lists Messi at a $12 million base and $20.45 million in guaranteed compensation, underscoring the gap with his total package.
- Messi’s contract includes an ownership stake expected to activate after he retires, though neither the club, league nor player has disclosed the percentage.
- Inter Miami’s valuation has risen from roughly $585 million in 2023 to about $1.35 billion, a jump that increases the value of equity‑linked compensation.
- Separate commercial agreements with Apple, Fanatics and Adidas fall outside his Inter Miami contract, while Mas says sponsorships supply about 55% of club revenue versus roughly 2% from media rights and Miami just secured Nu as naming‑rights partner for its new stadium.