Argentina legend Lionel Messi will join American side Inter Miami after his exit from French champions Paris St-Germain.

Messi, 35, had a more lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal while a return to Barcelona became an impossibility because of Financial Fair Play (FFP) limitations.

"I've taken the decision that I am going to Miami," Messi told newspapers Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo.

"After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it's time to go to MLS to live football in a different way and enjoy my day to day life more,” he added.

The Miami deal includes collaboration from brands like Adidas and Apple.

Messi won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player seven times and is expected to win it later this year after World Cup success.

This is the first time Barcelona icon Messi has played outside Europe.