On only his second day in South Florida, Lionel Messi has already fully assimilated into American culture and is settling into life in Miami by doing his grocery shopping at US supermarket chain Publix.
On Thursday, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was seen pushing a cart at the grocery store checkout filled with various cereals, including General Mills' Lucky Charms and Kellogg's' Fruit Loops. Supporters are hoping Inter Miami will officially announce his signing by this weekend, if not sooner.
Messi who is set to receive a $54 million annual salary, arrived in Miami on Tuesday with his wife Antonela, his three sons Thiago, 10, Mateo, 7, and Ciro, 5.
The five-foot-seven Argentine even had time to pose for a photo with some of his Sunshine State-based US supporters as he made his way out of the grocery shop.
It's possible that Messi had a loud crowd waiting for him outside the market, but based on the photographs that went viral, it appears to have been a relatively routine outing for the 36-year-old superstar.
For Messi, who has been one of the most well-known players in the world for the past 15 years, public fan admiration is nothing new. Messi may not be able to enter any store in Miami without being overwhelmed by fans if Inter Miami reaches the heights he has guided FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Argentina to.
According to a report from ESPN, Messi attended Inter Miami's practice on Thursday and will be recognized by the team on Sunday. Messi is anticipated to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21 in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul, according to Jorge Mas, the club's managing owner, who made the announcement last month.