Soccer superstar Lionel Messi addressed the media for the first time since joining Inter Miami at a press conference Thursday afternoon.
Report informs via foreign media that Messi spoke in Spanish with reporters at DRV PNK Stadium for about 15 minutes, saying he was "very happy" about his decision to move to the US
"From the beginning, from my arrival, it's been an impressive welcome that we've received," Messi said through an interpreter. He spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since announcing on June 7 that he'd join Inter Miami of the MLS.
"Today I can tell you that I am very happy with the decision we made," Messi said at Miami's DRV PNK Stadium in a room so full of reporters that some sat on the floor.
The 36-year-old said he's still adapting to his new surroundings. His family is in a temporary place in South Florida while they search for a permanent home. His three sons will start school soon.
He's still getting used to "hot and humid" Florida, but overall, the transition has been "much easier than expected" compared to his move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, where he played the past two years.
Messi has scored nine goals in six matches with his new club, which is in last place in the MLS Eastern Conference with a record of 5-14-3. Now on a six-match winning streak, Inter Miami will compete for its first title Saturday against Nashville in the Leagues Cup final.