Inter Miami coach Tata Martino as urged fans to be patient with Lionel Messi.

The Barcelona great was presented as a new Inter Miami signing earlier today.

Speaking before the signing ceremony, former Barca and Argentina coach Martino said: "First of all, we're happy the signing of the contract was made official today and tomorrow he has his presentation.

"We would've liked to have been able to gift him a win for that presentation, and we haven't been able to do it.

'Then, looking to the future, with the excitement that comes with having the best player in the world playing for your team. But also with the patience we need to have to make him physically ready so he can play at the right moment."