Lionel Messi is all smiles as he steps out onto the training field with Inter Miami for the first time… ahead of his expected debut on Friday night

Lionel Messi has stepped out onto the training field for the first time as an Inter Miami player, joining his teammates early on Tuesday morning.

The Argentina superstar was officially unveiled in a huge ceremony on Sunday night and the hard work starts now ahead of his expected debut on Friday.

Messi was pictured alongside fellow new signing and Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets, as well as the rest of the squad at the team’s Fort Lauderdale base.

Messi seemed in high spirits, chatting and laughing with Josef Martinez as the players were put through a light jog at the start of the session.

Inter Miami have endured a dreadful season so far and will desperately hope that the injection of Messi and Busquets to the team can revive their fortunes.

Lionel Messi smiles during his first training session with Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale

Messi chats with new teammate and Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez during the session

Fans are eagerly awaiting the world’s best player taking to the field against Cruz Azul on Friday

Fellow new signing Sergio Busquets (center) was also put through his paces by coaches

The entire team seemed rejuvenated by the arrival of Barcelona legends Messi and Busquets

Messi laughs as the team are addressed by coaches during the training session at Florida Blue

Off-the-field, Messi jersey sales are already through the roof and Inter Miami are expected to sell out the remainder of their matches with ease this season.

Messi’s first appearance in the pink of his new team is anticipated to come on Friday night in Major League Soccer’s new Leagues Cup competition.

Tata Martino’s side face Cruz Azul at their DRV PNK Stadium, with one ticket listed for a remarkable $110,000 as fans clamor for their chance to see the GOAT in action.