Inter Miami Secures $75 Million Investment from Ares Management for Messi's Arrival
Ares Management Corp. has invested $75 million in Inter Miami CF, marking its second investment in the MLS franchise. The funds will be used for growth initiatives, including the club's stadium project. Inter Miami's valuation is expected to increase significantly following Lionel Messi's signing, with managing owner Jorge Mas predicting the club could be worth $1.5 billion next year. Messi has already agreed to a 2 ½-year contract with Inter Miami, and his arrival has given the club and the league a larger global platform. Ares' initial investment in 2021 was the first private equity buy into an MLS franchise.