Messi's $28m Salary Sets New MLS Payroll Record Lionel Messi's recent signing with Inter Miami has sent shockwaves through Major League Soccer (MLS), as his annual salary is set to break a new record for the league at approximately $28 million.
This figure represents a broader trend of high profile players joining MLS, leading to increasingly higher salaries.
The Context: A Shift in the MLS Salary Landscape As the popularity and financial prowess of MLS continue to grow, so too do player salaries.