Lionel Messi would be close to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, which should extend his stay at the club beyond 2025. The agreement would see him lead the team in their new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026.
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The passage of Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer (MLS) can be ready for an exciting extension, with Inter Miami would have approached an agreement to secure the future of the Argentinian legend beyond 2025. stepswith reports suggesting a new contract is in preparation.
Everything you need to know about the new Messi contract
According to reports, the 37-Year-Old Forward is expected to re-sign with inter Miami, Extending His Initial Deal Signed in July 2023, Which was due to expire at the end of 2025. The News has been confirmed by inter miami’s managing Owner Jorge Mas, Who Recently Expressed Optimism with FDP Radio Miami.
“The stars align for something big, for a bright future for the club and for Lionel. It is only its decision. My hope has always been – and all that we are doing – is to see Messi play in our new stadium in 2026,” said Mas.
Mas said that a final decision could arrive within 60 to 90 days while the two parties work in the final terms of the agreement. The New Deal is closely linked to the unveiling of the Miami Freedom Park, the new Stadium of 25,000 places in Inter Miami which will open its doors in 2026. The Chase Stadium de Fort Lauderdale is organizing Miami games for the last season.
The massive impact of Messi since he joined MLS
Since he joined Inter Miami as a free agent of Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, Messi had a huge impact on the club and the league. In just 48 appearances, he scored 42 goals and provided 21 assists, helping the club win his first shield of MLS supporters in 2024 and qualify for the FIFA club World Cup this year.
More recently, Messi scored twice in a return victory against the Los Angeles FC, guaranteeing Miami’s place in the semi-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup against the Whitecaps of Vancouver. It is also in great shape this season with eight goals in nine matches, including five goals in the CONCACAF champions cup.
Messi has eyes on the FIFA 2026 World Cup?
The extended stay in Miami can also benefit Messi in terms of preparations before the FIFA World Cup 2026, which should be organized in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Argentina will participate in the competition while the title champions who won the previous edition in Qatar 2022.
Messi recently missed the last two World Cup qualifications in Argentina against Uruguay and Brazil due to injury problems. However, he appeared in Argentina matches during international breaks in October and November. Messi will then be seen in action in the next Inter Miami MLS match against Chicago fire on Sunday evening.
