'At PSG he didn't have..': Jordi Alba explains why Lionel Messi left Paris for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's strong start to his Inter Miami career has also been reflected in his team's performance. The Argentine maestro led his team to consecutive three wins in the Leagues Cup and the MLS outfit will now face FC Dallas in the last 16 of the Leagues Cup. Messi's arrival brought a sense of optimism to the team who had been struggling to get the ball rolling. The World Cup winner signed a 2.5-year contract with Inter Miami and is set to be one of the richest sports personalities in the USA.

3 things you need to know

• After Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba is the latest entrant to the Inter Miami squad
• The Spaniard came through the famed La Masia Academy in Barcelona
• Alba signed a contract until 2024, with the option for a further year

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Lionel Messi has had a fantastic start to life at Inter Miami

Messi's imminent future was the principal attraction throughout the summer, but the World Cup winner ended all the speculation as he was unveiled by Inter Miami in a grand manner at the DRV PNK Stadium. There were doubts about Messi's ability to adapt to the USA condition, but the former Barcelona & PSG forward has surprised everyone by quickly getting on to his feet.

[Lionel Messi scores a goal past Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena and goalkeeper Pedro Gallese during the second half of a Leagues Cup soccer match; Image: AP]

Leo Messi has now found the net five times in the last three outings. The Argentine also got the chance to rub shoulders with two of his teammates at Barcelona, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

Jordi Alba makes a massive claim on Lionel Messi's PSG career

Messi's PSG stint came to an abrupt end and now Alba made a major claim on why the Argentine decided to put an end to his chapter in Paris.

"He feels supported, loved and that's the most important thing.

"At PSG he didn't have a good time, but he recovered his joy. I repeat, it's a challenge that personally excites him a lot and I see him very happy."

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He further added, "Leo is a demanding person. He has won a World Cup. But he is going to continue [playing] the same. He is going to fight for this challenge, try to win everything and that's why we're here to help him."

Both Alba and Busquets were Messi's close associates, as together they were a part of many accolades at the Camp Nou