Valverde: It will be difficult to find another player like Messi
That is the view of his former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who this year made the switch to America, joining LA Galaxy.
David Beckham is officially bringing his new franchise, Inter Miami, to the league in 2020.
He reportedly wants to make Barca superstar Messi one of his first designated players.
That news is likely to strike fear into the hearts of American defenders the league over, but his old team-mate has said he would love for him to make the change.
He was stopped by TMZ outside a restaurant in Los Angles, where he told reporters Messi should follow in his footsteps.
When asked if he believes Messi should make the move, Zlatan responded: “To Miami? Absolutely.
He continued: “(He would fit in) anywhere.”
The Swede recently notched his 500th career goal with an incredible acrobatic volley against Toronto FC.
Lionel Messi has been urged to join Inter Miami, David Beckham's franchise (Image: GETTY)
Ibrahimovic has taken to life in America, and urged Messi to make the switch (Image: GETTY)
David Beckham is set to launch his MLS franchise in 2020 (Image: GETTY)
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
The outspoken forward has taken to life in America well, and has scored an impressive 17 goals in 22 games so far for Beckham’s old side.
Messi is currently halfway through one of the most expensive contracts in world football, earning a staggering £350,000 per week (after tax) until 2021.
This means that if Beckham wants to take the Argentine away from his boyhood club, he’ll have to part with a blistering £612 million to pay his release fee.
Messi caught the headlines again on Tuesday night as he scored yet another Champions League hat-trick as Barcelona annihilated PSV Eindhoven 4-0 at the Nou Camp.