Lionel Messi is 'much happier' and 'a lot calmer' since leaving Paris Saint-Germain and playing for Inter Miami, according to new boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has said that Lionel Messi is 'a lot calmer' at Inter Miami It comes after the Argentine joined the MLS outfit following his PSG departure WATCH: 'It's All Kicking Off' - Episode 1 - Mail Sport's brand new football show By Ed Carruthers For Mailonline Published: 09:05, 17 August 2023 | Updated: 09:09, 17 August 2023 e-mail View comments Inter Miami boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has claimed Lionel Messi is 'much happier' following his exit from Paris Saint-Germain. After spending two years at the Ligue 1 champions, the Argentine World Cup winner announced earlier this year that he would be departing PSG , snubbing a move back to his former side Barcelona . instead joining Inter Miami . He moved to the MLS outfit on a lucrative contract that is intertwined with deals with Apple and adidas and also reportedly included an option to potentially buy a stake in the club once his playing career is finished . Following the move, the 36-year-old opened up on his time in Paris, noting that he had some difficulties adapting to life in France , as well as claiming there was a disconnect between himself and the fans . Lionel Messi is reportedly 'much happier' at Inter Miami since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain That's according to his manager Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who also claimed Messi was 'a lot calmer' Your browser does not support iframes. 'The truth is that it was a very difficult adaptation, much more than I expected,' Messi said in an interview with BeIN sports via CNN . 'Apart from the fact that I had people I knew in the dressing room and I had relations with them, it was complicated to adapt to a new change. I arrived late, I didn't have a pre-season. I had to adapt to a new city, which was difficult for my family and for me.' But it appears, according to his new manager and former Barcelona colleague, Martino, Messi is in a much better place following his move to the MLS. 'You see it in the field; I don't have to tell you, but he's a lot calmer, much happier,' Martino said speaking on the Argentine, per GOAL . 'Being happy also has to do with where he's been.' Martino has previously worked with Messi when he took charge of Barcelona for a season between 2013 and 2014, before going on to become the Argentina national side's manager the following year. And on the field, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has certainly been dazzling the crowds over in the US. The Argentina forward has been prolific on the pitch, scoring nine goals in his six Leagues Cup appearances for the Florida-based club IT'S ALL KICKING OFF! It's All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football, launching with a preview show today and every week this season. It is available on MailOnline , Mail+ , YouTube , Apple Music and Spotify Your browser does not support iframes. Advertisement While Inter Miami still sit bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference, Messi has scored in each of the six Leagues Cup matches he's featured, netting eight goals in that time, guiding his side to the final of the competition. In fact, he was pivotal in helping Inter Miami get to the showpiece event, scoring a sensational 30-yard goal during Wednesday's 4-1 semi-final win against Philadelphia Union. Since his move, the former Barcelona forward has also been enjoying life off the pitch. He was pictured having dinner with the club's co-owner David Beckham and team-mates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets recently. He has also reportedly agreed to film a behind-the-scenes documentary with Apple on his move to Inter Miami. Messi, who scored 32 goals in 75 matches across all competitions for PSG, could now be on the cusp of winning yet another piece of silverware with his new club. Share or comment on this article: Lionel Messi is 'much happier' and 'a lot calmer' since leaving Paris Saint-Germain and playing for Inter Miami, according to new boss Gerardo 'Tata' Martino e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. Add your comment Enter your comment By posting your comment you agree to our house rules . Submit Comment Clear Close Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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