Lionel Messi Purchases $10.4 Million Luxury Yacht Sunreef Ultima 88
Lionel Messi has purchased a $10.4 million Sunreef Ultima 88 luxury yacht, adding the state-of-the-art vessel to his MIM Ocean fleet in the Balearic Islands.
Lionel Messi, who recently announced his retirement from international football after the World Cup, is already planning his post-playing life. The legendary star has purchased a brand-new, ultra-luxury yacht, the Sunreef Ultima 88, for a staggering $10.4 million.
Measuring 28.4 meters in length, the vessel is currently under construction at the advanced Sunreef Yachts shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Once completed, the yacht will make its way to Spain to anchor in the Balearic Islands, specifically around Ibiza and Mallorca, where it will join Messi's private fleet under the MIM Ocean brand.
Luxury Features and Specifications
The Sunreef Ultima 88 is designed to offer the ultimate maritime experience. It features a full-beam master suite, four lower-deck guest cabins, and twin 1,000-horsepower engines. Highlights include an open-air upper deck for entertaining and sunbathing, an internal garage for a jet ski, and a hydraulic stern balcony that opens directly at water level like a private beach.
Thanks to its shallow draft and innovative engineering, the yacht can easily navigate shallow waters and access secluded coves that are usually unreachable for larger vessels. Messi joins a prestigious roster of top athletes who own yachts from the same shipyard, including tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, and Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso.
A Statement on the New Acquisition
Expressing his enthusiasm for the purchase, Messi released an official statement regarding the deal:
It is a true pleasure to join the Sunreef family. My family and I have always loved spending time on the water, and their yachts offer exactly the style and features I look for. I am very much looking forward to experiencing the Ultima 88 and enjoying it together with my family.
Financial Empire and Wealth
According to Forbes and Celebrity Net Worth, Lionel Messi's net worth is estimated at approximately $1.1 billion, accumulated from career earnings of roughly $1.8 billion gross. This impressive fortune comprises roughly $1.2 billion in salary and bonuses—including his lucrative stint at Inter Miami—alongside more than $600 million from commercial sponsorships.
Beyond cash flow, Messi's vast wealth includes high-end real estate ventures, a portfolio of boutique hotels, and substantial business interests, solidifying his status as one of the wealthiest and most successful athletes in global sports history.
