Lionel Messi buys $10.8M mansion in South Florida

Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, just plunked down $10.8 million for a waterfront Fort Lauderdale, Florida property in an off-market deal.

The Real Deal broke news of the transaction.

The 10,486-square-foot residence, at 91 Compass Lane, is in the Bay Colony gated community. It boasts eight bedrooms, 9½ baths and a three-car garage — along with a pool and two docks.

It’s also near the Inter Miami soccer stadium. Messi — who won the World Cup for his native Argentina in December — joined Inter Miami in July. The team is owned by David Beckham, Jorge and José Mas, and other investors.

Built in 1988, the home sits on 0.44 acres on a cul-de-sac, with 170 feet of waterfront. It was created by designer Lori Morris and featured in Florida Design magazine.

(Lionel Messi.REUTERS)

(An aerial of his new home in Fort Lauderdale.Compass Florida LLC)

(This being Florida, the home has a luxe pool.Compass Florida LLC)

(A view of the layout.Compass Florida LLC)

(The kitchen.Compass Florida LLC)

(The residence has eight bedrooms. Compass Florida LLC)

(A plush sitting area.Compass Florida LLC)

(There’s plenty of room inside for lounging.Compass Florida LLC)

The home opens with a 27-foot-high domed ceiling, and also features a chef’s kitchen, a home gym and spa, an entertaining lounge, a home office and a massive 1,600-square-foot main bedroom suite.

Samuel and Donna Simpkin, of Compass, repped Messi. Messi is currently with the Argentina squad in Bolivia for a South American World Cup qualifier.

Ref: Lionel Messi buys $10.8M mansion in South Florida (nypost)