Stop the presses! The search has ended! Lionel Messi’s long search for a humble abode in South Florida has concluded with the purchase of a 10,500-square-foot, eight-bedroom estate in Fort Lauderdale’s Bay Colony that he paid $10.8 million for the estate. I could go on and on about the property’s amenities, but I’ll just leave you with this tidbit of real estate porn: Lionel Messi’s master bedroom suite spans a massive 1,600 square feet (which is nearly as big as my entire house).
Before you shed a tear for Lionel Messi’s bank account, keep in mind he signed a reportedly 2 ½ year contract with Inter Miami FC which is worth up to $150 million total from his salary, signing bonus, and equity in the team. And that’s before we learn more about the revenue split from his sponsorships with Apple and Adidas. I have a feeling Lionel Messi will be just fine!