Messi is 36 years old and is getting more and more minor injuries.

According to Goal , Messi’s price drop is understandable. The 36-year-old Argentine superstar has often suffered more minor injuries since moving to the US to play.

In the 2024 season, Messi scored 3 goals in the first 3 matches in MLS. But after that, the Argentine striker was absent from matches against Montreal Impact, DC United and New York Red Bulls due to a muscle injury. Last season, Leo played 6 matches in MLS, missing 5 matches due to injury.

Despite the price drop, Messi’s football playing quality is still acceptable. In the 2024 season, the Argentine superstar scored 5 goals in 5 matches in all competitions. For the 2023 season, the former Barca and PSG star has 11 goals in 14 other matches for Inter Miami.

Explaining Messi’s price drop, Transfermarkt data administrator for North America, Dominic Becker, said: «Messi is still an MLS star. Even though he is older, Messi is still one of the best stars on the planet.» However, age becomes the most hated person for any player, even Messi. Leo also struggles more and more with minor injuries, leading to retirement from competition. Therefore, it is inevitable that this player’s price will drop».

Messi’s Inter Miami will have a match against New York City in MLS on March 31. It is unclear whether Messi will be able to recover from his injury in time to return.

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