Inter Miami Instagram account is witnessing an immediate impact from the arrival of Lionel Messi, as the MLS club saw a surge of one million new followers on their social media platform within a mere 12 minutes after the Argentine maestro revealed his decision to join them.

Following his final appearance for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-2 Ligue 1 loss against Clermont Foot over the weekend, Messi is set to join Inter Miami as a free agent, as his contract with PSG expires this month.

First reactions after the Messi effect on Inter Miami Instagram account

In expressing his choice to join Inter Miami, which caused a massive increase of followers on Inter Miami Instagram account, Lionel Messi conveyed (according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano),

“I’m gonna join Inter Miami. The decision is 100% confirmed. If it had been a matter of money, I’d have gone to Arabia or elsewhere. It seemed like a lot of money to me. The truth is that my final decision goes elsewhere and not because of money.”

Compared to the other prominent clubs Messi has been associated with, Inter Miami is a relatively recent addition to the league. This is another reason to witness how the Inter Miami Instagram account goes wild when Messi, a world-class football star, joins the team. The club’s infrastructure is not on par with his previous teams. Goalkeeper Nick Marsman even commented that the team might not be fully prepared for Messi’s arrival (as reported on The European Lad’s Twitter),

“I personally think that this club is not ready for Messi’s arrival. We have a temporary stadium; people can just walk on the pitch; there are no gates. We also leave for the stadium without security. I think they aren’t ready. But I hope he comes.”

The possibility of Sergio Busquets joining Lionel Messi arises

According to a report by 90min, Sergio Busquets, who recently concluded his long spell with Barcelona, is being linked with a potential move to Inter Miami. After a 13-year tenure at Barcelona, the midfielder will depart the club at the conclusion of the current season.

Inter Miami has emerged as a potential destination for Busquets in Major League Soccer (MLS). Having shared the pitch with Messi 567 times at Camp Nou, the most appearances alongside Messi by any other player, Busquets has a strong connection with his former teammate. Messi acknowledged the possibility of Busquets joining him, stating (as per SPORT),

“It is another of the things they said, that I was going with Busi and Jordi to Arabia, that we had everything arranged. Everyone looks for their future. I obviously was aware of them, what they were going to do, but never at any moment did we agree to go anywhere together.”

Although Lionel Messi clarified that he had not made any prior agreements with Sergio Busquets or Jordi Alba, his presence alone has the potential to attract players of the highest calibre to the city of Miami.

Inter Miami’s surge in Instagram followers, with a remarkable one million new fans joining within a mere 12 minutes of Messi’s announcement, serves as a testament to the immense influence of football stars and the power of social media.

Football Stars as social media boosters

As clubs like Inter Miami continue to build their roster and shape their future, fans will undoubtedly remain captivated and eagerly anticipate further developments. In the ever-evolving landscape of football and social media, the convergence of superstar players, clubs, and online platforms opens up new possibilities, fostering an interconnected global football community that transcends geographical boundaries.

The mesmerizing combination of on-pitch brilliance, digital engagement, and the pursuit of success is what fuels the modern football landscape, captivating the hearts of millions worldwide.

While AI chatbot technologies also continue to invade social media platforms like Instagram, some of us would probably prefer more human-like figures to have huge effects on these platforms, like Messi did a similar thing in the past, also with an Instagram post.