LIONEL Messi has already settled into life in Miami and his epic lifestyle.
Inter Miami aceThe 36-year-old has become the star attraction of MLS, attracting star-studded crowds to his matches.
Naturally he lives the life of an A-lister.
His most lavish spend so far came in the form of his stunning £8.6 million home in Fort Lauderdale.
Boasting its own dock, it has eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and its own luxury swimming pool.
It is the ideal home to accommodate your family, especially wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their offspring, Mateo, Thiago and Ciro.
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But outside these ornate walls, Messi is making the most of his new surroundings.
He dines at the best restaurants, his favorite being Miami hotspot Gekko.
However, weekly shopping has proven tricky – with Messi and his family assailed by autograph hunters and requests for photos by fans.
Eat outside
Already, Messi is enjoying Miami’s famous cuisine and restaurants.
His favorite seems to be the trendy Gekko, a Japanese-inspired steakhouse and lounge.
Serving sushi, £1,000 steaks and signature cocktails, this is the place to see in The Magic City.
It is clear who introduced Messi to the restaurant.
Upon his arrival, it was InterMiami owner who took the Argentine to dinner with his former Barcelona teammate, Sergio Busquets.
The trio even shared a snap on Instagram – showing beaming smiles.
They were joined by their wives, such as Antonella and Victoria Beckham celebrated the arrival of Messi.
What they ate was not revealed.
But menu specialties include lobster, olive-fed filet mignon, chilled oysters with watermelon granita and much more.
It has become a celebrity haven, with Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoriaand Bryan Cranston have all been spotted dining there.
Wag Antonella was able to enjoy a night out with her daughters.
Last month, she was spotted with Victoria Beckham at another hot spot, Papi Steak.
They were joined by Wags compatriots Elena Galera and Andrea Rajacic, the partners of Sergio Busquets and Thierry Henryrespectively.
A Miami Beach must-see
On one of his first family nights, a Miami Beach pasta favorite served Messi and his family well.
They went to the very reasonably priced Café Prima Pasta, where pasta dishes start at $19.95 (£16) and the most expensive seafood linguini costs $26.95 (£22).
The children would have appreciated the different desserts offered on the menu, from tiramisu to cheesecake and various ice creams.
Owner Gerard Cea made sure Messi posed for a moment, with one of his boys perched on a drum set behind them.
As Messi attempted to sneak out the back door, he was mobbed by a crowd of waiting fans.
He stopped to take souvenir photos, and one supporter even placed a kiss on Messi’s cheek.
For his part, the famous number 10 seemed slightly embarrassed by this attention.
Antonella was also questioned by reporters as she left the restaurant, but simply offered them a smile as she led their sons to their car.
Sun, sand and sea
Before his rainy unveiling, Messi took a few days off with his wife Antonella.
They did what any normal couple would do in their new lavish surroundings.
The two lovers were spotted holding hands and strolling along the beach.
Ms Messi shared a photo on Instagram of the two walking along the beautiful white sand.
She captioned the photo “Paraiso,” which translates to “Paradise” in English.
You can’t argue with that.
Home is where the heart is
Messi already has a an astonishing real estate portfolio in Miami, worth £15 million.
This includes an incredible 4,400 square foot apartment in the exclusive neighborhood Porsche design tour, the entire ninth floor of the Regalia Tower on Collins Avenue And TWO luxury units in the nearby Trump Royale Tower.
And he only added more to it, with his superb new Fort Lauderdale mansion.
According to Forbesit covers 10,500 square feet and consists of eight bedrooms, nine and a half bathrooms, a three-car garage and a swimming pool.
There is also a spa, fitness room and TWO boat docks.
Property taxes on the house are estimated to be around £67,000 a year.
The interior of the house is just as impressive as the exterior.
There’s plenty of unique decor as one room even includes a model sheep – which should surely be replaced with a GOAT.
There is plenty of natural light in the house streaming through the large windows which will allow Messi to enjoy the water views outside.
The walls and floors are also decorated with what is called “bespoke finishes that meet the highest standards of luxury design”.
Supermarket sweep
Adapting to American life, Messi turned to grocery shopping.
In July, he was spotted filling his cart at Publix in South Florida.
And a quick glance inside his cart showed his love of cereals.
General Mills’ Lucky Charms and Kellogg’s Fruit Loops showed that Messi and his family are just like us when it comes to eating breakfast at home.
He took the time to pose for several photos with his fans, once again, as he continues to be recognized around the city.
All this in a day’s work for the world’s most famous footballer.
