Lionel Messi of Argentina gestures during an international football invitational between Argentina and Australia in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BUENOS AIRES - Lionel Messi said Tuesday that he does not know how much longer he will continue playing for Argentina's national team as he sets about enjoying the rest of his distinguished career.

The comments come as Messi prepares to make his debut for Inter Miami, whom he joined on a free transfer after parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain in June.

"Logically, because of my age, it (retirement) won't be far away," the 36-year-old said in an interview broadcast on Argentine television.

"I don't know exactly when that moment will be. I'm just taking things day by day and enjoying all of this that we are experiencing."

ALSO READ: 'In principle, I'm done': Messi unlikely to play at 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi (first left) of Argentina competes during an international football invitational between Argentina and Australia in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

He arrived in the United States on Tuesday ahead of his presentation as an Inter Miami player at a special event on Sunday.

Logically, because of my age, it (retirement) won't be far away ... I don't know exactly when that moment will be. I'm just taking things day by day and enjoying all of this that we are experiencing.

Lionel Messi, Argentine professional footballer

Messi admitted he had achieved everything he had hoped for in football after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last December. The Albiceleste captain scored two goals in the final and won the Golden Ball awarded to the tournament's best player.

"I think it will happen when it has to happen," Messi said of his retirement from international football. "After having achieved everything in recent times, the only thing left is to enjoy it."

Happy to join Inter Miami

Messi is expected to make his debut for Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup match against Mexico's Cruz Azul in Fort Lauderdale on July 21.

The Florida club currently occupies last place in Major League Soccer's 15-team Eastern Conference standings with 18 points from 21 games.

ALSO READ: 'I'm going to Miami': Messi confirms move to MLS

Artist Maximiliano Bagnasco paints a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, on July 10, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. (PHOTO / AP)

But Messi has no regrets about his decision to join the club and said he is eager to face a new challenge.

My mentality and my head are not going to change and I will try, wherever I am, to give the maximum for myself and for the club (Inter Miami), to continue to perform at the highest level.

Lionel Messi, Argentine professional footballer

"I'm happy with the decision we made. I'm ready and eager to face the new challenge," Messi said.

"My mentality and my head are not going to change and I will try, wherever I am, to give the maximum for myself and for the club, to continue to perform at the highest level."

The club is preparing to hold a special event for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's presentation at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

"Fans will be able to enjoy an exciting night of entertainment, on-the-pitch speeches and more," the club said in a statement, adding tickets would be free of charge for season ticket holders.

READ MORE: Messi to make Inter Miami debut on July 21

The World Cup winner will be reunited with former Barcelona team mate Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami as well as former Argentina coach Gerardo Martino.

With Reuters' inputs