Argentine striker Lionel Messi's transfer to Inter Miami became a gift not only to American fans, but also to the Argentine's new neighbor. The demand for housing near Messi's residence has increased dramatically, causing home prices to soar by tens of millions of dollars.
Lionel Messi and his family lived in a $9 million luxury apartment for the first few months after moving to the United States. However, they wanted more space, and in September, they also spent about $10.75 million on a luxury home. The Argentine football superstar's new mansion features 10 bedrooms, a spa room, two cruise marinas and a swimming pool. The property is built on a plot of 975 square meters and is located within a gated residential area of the Bay Colony, one of the exclusive areas north of Fort Lauderdale.
Entrepreneur and author Patrick Bate David is lucky to have Macy as his new neighbor. "At this point, I had made $25 million from my home. Messi has just moved to the neighborhood. Everyone wants to live in our community. It is a gated community on the island and is only accessible by one road and is very safe. In an interview with VLADTV, Beit David said, "If you want to, it's always going to be like this. Now that Lionel Messi is here, everyone is driving the boat to see the house. Everything was fine with us. ”
Messi's stunning house is close to the beach and just a 15-minute drive from Inter Miami Stadium and training facilities. Nestled on a canal that flows through South Florida, this mansion also features nine bathrooms, an Italian kitchen, gym, a balcony overlooking the Fort Lauderdale skyline, a theater, a golf course, and a racing simulator, providing great leisure opportunities for the family.
Lionel's teammate Sergio Busquets also lives nearby. The midfielder recently spent about $9 million on a waterfront home in Si-Ranch-Lakes.
Messi has reportedly bought two more new apartments on Sunny Isles Beach. In addition, it was reported that in 2019, he bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower in Miami. The 60-story skyscraper is located between Bal Harbour and Aventura, a 25-minute drive from Inter Miami Stadium. The building has several elevators dedicated to residents' cars, allowing owners to park their cars in their exclusive apartments. In addition to a car elevator, the apartment has a private dining room and an open-plan living room with sea views.
Lionel's popularity in the United States is very high. After his move to Major League Soccer, the "Messi effect" began to emerge, and recently, Time magazine named him Athlete of the Year. The striker's arrival came at the time of Inter Miami's final standings in Major League Soccer but won the MLS League Cup in the fall, with Lionel Messi scoring 10 goals in seven games in the tournament.