SOCCER fans are eager to get their hands on a Lionel Messi replica jersey - but it won't come cheap.
The Argentinian legend, 36, was unveiled by Inter Miami earlier this week ahead of his blockbuster debut on Friday.
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World Cup winner Messi has made the switch across the Atlantic from French giant Paris Saint-Germain.
Widely regarded by many as the greatest player of all time, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made his bow at Miami training on Monday.
He met up with his new teammates and reunited with former Barcelona pal Sergio Busquets.
Thousands of fans have already splashed out on an Inter Miami jersey adorned with Messi's name.
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Ahead of his unveiling this weekend, fans could buy an authentic Messi No. 10 jersey outside the DRV PNK Stadium for $199.99.
The franchise has since placed the shirt on sale thru their official store, with prices ranging from $105.99 to $195.99 depending on the style.
Some fans were less than impressed by the sky-high price, taking to social media to vent.
One wrote: "$200 is crazy ngl."
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Another said: "$195 full nameset and patches authentic. Ok American folks, your mission should you choose to accept it, is to find this cheaper."
While a third added: "What a rip off."
And a fourth said: "$200 why so much?"
But a Miami fan countered: "Adidas about to make serious bank."
Messi is set to make his first appearance in Miami colors on Friday against Mexican team Cruz Azul.
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price for the clash is $487.
While a survey by CNN Business revealed one fan had splashed out the equivalent of two years' pay for a typical American on a single ticket.
They noted the Messi-mad supporter paid an eye-watering $110,000 to watch the 2023 Leagues Cup game in person later this week.
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