FANS have spotted Lionel Messi’s huge Inter Miami bodyguard.
The Argentine’s arrival has had MLS fans in a state of frenzy in recent weeks.
Messi, 36, has scored nine goals in six games and appears to be relishing life in the States.
Keeping him safe is a hench bodyguard hired by Inter Miami.
The huge figure can be seen following Messi around on gamedays.
He has been spotted shadowing the attacker off the team bus.
While he has even patrolled the right touchline during matches.
The bodyguard ensures that fans don’t get too close to Messi, and has been spotted throwing a shirt to the ground after it had been launched at the former Barcelona star to sign.
He is also on hand to escort Messi off the pitch and into the tunnel.
Messi’s fans love that he is getting such close protection.
One wrote on social media: “Protect the GOAT at all costs.”
While a second tweeted: “This guy means business.”
A third commented: “This guy means business.”
And a fourth said: “His eyes are always panning.”
Another added: “Miami is taking good care of the GOAT.”
Messi could win the first silverware of his time in the States this Sunday when his side take on Nashville in the Leagues Cup final.
All of Messi’s Inter Miami appearances thus far have come in the competition and he has scored at least once in every game.
After the Leagues Cup final he will then feature in the US Open Cup semis against Cincinnati next week.
And his MLS debut will finally come on August 26 against New York Red Bulls.
