Inter Miami Forward Lionel Messi Looks on during the second half of an mls match against los angles fc on April 2, 2025. Photo: AP
Messi, Who Led Argentina to the Fifa World Cup Victory in Qatar in 2022, Openly Expressed His Firm Determination to Lead the Albicalete at the 2026 World Cup.
The Argentine Forward, Who Arrived in the Us in July 2023, Began The 2025 Mls Season with Three Goals Despite Some Injary Concerns. However, his future with inter miami remained unresolved. Messi’s Contract with the Club will end in December 2025.
Recently, The Club Owner Jorge Mas, during an interview with FDP RADIO MAMI, said the talks are ongoing to sign a new deal with message.
“The stars are aligning for sometising great, for a beautiful future for the club and for lionel,” said mas. “It is solyly his decision. My Hope has Always Been, and Everything We Are Doing, is to see Messi play at our new stadium in 2026.”
According to the Athletic, Talks are in Advanced Stages, and Although the Finer Points are Still Being Finalized, The Club is Optimistic About Retaining Messi.
A Fresh Deal would be a significant boost for inter miami and mls, as messagei’s presence has significantly transformed the club into a serial a serial title contender. It is believed that the final deal will be signed with 60-90 days.
The deal negotiations come at a time when messagei is in fiery form. He Scored a Brace in a Stunning Comeback Win Against Los Angeles FC, Sealing A 3-2 Aggregate Victory to Send Miami to the ConcaF Champions Cup Semifinal Against the VANCOTCOTCOTECOVS
With 42 goals and 21 assists in just 48 appearances, the eight-time ballon d’or winner has also helped inter miami seal a place in the club world cup after winning the mls suborlds’ 2024.
With inter miami’s 25,000-seat miami freedom park slated to open in 2026, the club is willing to retain messi. The 2025 season will now be inter miami’s final run at the chase stadium in fort lauderdale, before a new era, potentially led by Messi, Begins in the Heart of Miami.
