The arrival of Lionel Messi in the US will be one of the landmark moments in the history of the sport stateside - but the superstar has been taking things easy before the momentous occasion.
The 36-year-old's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired at the end of June and he has been free to sign for his soon-to-be new employers Inter Miami since the MLS transfer window opened on July 5. However, the World Cup winner has instead been on holiday with his wife and children as he unwinds following a gruelling season.
Messi was joined by spouse Antonela Roccuzzo and their three sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro in the Bahamas before they jet to Miami for their next chapter. The young family is familiar with the area, with the Argentine childhood sweethearts already owning a home there prior to the impending move.
