An ex-Barcelona teammate of Lionel Messi has opened up on his experience of MLS for the LA Galaxy ahead of the legendary forward's move stateside.
The Argentinian icon will, of course, turn out for Inter Miami in the coming weeks and months after deciding to join the fledgling franchise following the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Although the 36-year-old is well-acquainted with the coastal city - already owning a property there - life in MLS may come as a culture shock after nearly two decades in Europe.
After leaving the continent he has called home since the age of 13, when he joined Barcelona's famous La Masia academy from boyhood club Newell's Old Boys, he is set to play for a club in the Americas for the first time as a professional. And former Blaugrana teammate Riqui Puig has predicted that the superstar winger will not have things all his own way after moving to MLS.
