Never-before-seen photos of Lionel Messi's stunning home have given new insight into the World Cup winner's luxurious life in Florida.
The soccer star, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract worth $50-60 million per season, moved to Florida in the summer after signing with David Beckham's Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami.
After spending the first few months living in a $9 million condo just steps from “golden beach,” the Argentinian and his wife Antonella bought a sprawling $10.75 million estate in Fort Lauderdale in September.
The lavish home features 10 bedrooms, a spa room, two boat docks and a swimming pool.
The 10,500-square-foot property is located in the gated community of Bay Colony, one of the floating neighborhoods north of Fort Lauderdale.
Never-before-seen images have emerged of Lionel Messi's $10.75 million Florida home
Messi and his wife Antonela moved into the house earlier this year after he signed for Inter Miami
The property features its own private waterfront pool in the gated neighborhood
The 10,500-square-foot property features 10 bedrooms and a pair of VIP suites for residents
There is plenty of fun space for the couple to host their friends and Messi's teammates
The property is located in Bay Colony, one of the floating neighborhoods north of Fort Lauderdale
Inside, the house also has an Italian kitchen, a fitness room, spa room and home office
The property's hallways feature lavish finishes and there is also a large double shower
There is plenty of outdoor space and furniture for the Messi family to relax in the Florida sun
It is located near the beach and fortunately only a 15-minute drive from the DRV PNK Stadium and the Inter Miami training base.
It is located on the canals that wind through South Florida and features a pool at the water's edge.
Inside, the home also features an Italian kitchen, a fitness and spa room, a VIP suite and a balcony that overlooks the Fort Lauderdale skyline.
Fortunately, teammate Sergio Busquets is not far away either; the midfielder, who followed Messi to South Florida, is said to have recently paid around $9 million for a waterfront home in Sea Ranch Lakes.
Entrepreneur and podcaster Patrick Bet-David recently revealed that his own mansion in the same neighborhood is now worth a whopping $25 million more since Messi moved in next door.
I spoke with VladTV earlier this monthhe said: “To date, given the current climate, I have already made $25 million in equity on the house I own.
'Messi just moved next door to my house. Everyone wants to be part of our community.
'It is a gated community on an island where you can only go one way: very safe, very protected. God willing, it still is.
Messi (pictured with his wife Antonela) signed a two-and-a-half-year contract worth $50-60 million
'Now that Messi is here, everyone gets on their damn boats to look at the houses. We're doing well.'
Messi – who is currently enjoying the offseason – purchased the property with the help of Team Simpkin, who have helped the MLS club's players acquire properties since its inception in 2018.
He also reportedly bought a Miami apartment in the Porsche Design Tower in 2019.
The 60-story tower is located between Bal Harbor and Aventura and 25 minutes from Inter Miami Stadium.
The building features several elevators designed exclusively for residents' cars, allowing owners to park their vehicles in their exclusive suite.
In addition to car lifts, the apartment has its own restaurant and an outdoor lounge with sea views.
Messi's breathtaking home also features a cinema, golf and racing simulators, providing perfect relaxation options for his family.