Lionel Messi is on the verge of extending his fairytale with Inter Miami, with reports confirming that the Argentine icon is closing in on a new multi-year deal that will keep him in Major League Soccer well beyond his current contract. Sources say negotiations are in the final stretch, with only minor details left to finalize, though financial terms remain undisclosed.
At 38, Messi continues to defy age and expectation, rewriting MLS history since arriving in 2023. His current contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, but Inter Miami are determined to tie down the league’s biggest star for years to come. This season alone, Messi has been nothing short of sensational, scoring 20 goals in 21 matches to sit second in the MLS Golden Boot race, while also tallying 11 assists, ranking sixth in the league.
Across his Miami career, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has delivered staggering numbers: 41 goals and 27 assists in 46 league appearances, and 54 goals in 62 matches across all competitions. His impact has been transformative, leading Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield, while also turning the club into one of the most marketable sports franchises in the world.
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Messi’s résumé needs little introduction. After dazzling at Barcelona for nearly two decades—where he won 10 La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League trophies, and became the club’s all-time scorer—he moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, lifting two Ligue 1 titles before making the stunning switch to MLS. On the international stage, he crowned his glittering career with Argentina by winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, along with Copa América triumphs in 2021 and 2024.
For Inter Miami fans, the renewal would secure not only the club’s most important player but also the face of MLS worldwide. His presence has brought packed stadiums, record-breaking broadcast numbers, and a surge in global interest for American soccer. As Inter Miami prepare for their clash against DC United this weekend, the looming contract extension adds even more buzz to a season already filled with Messi magic.
With 62 goals and 29 assists in all competitions since joining the club, Messi has already cemented himself as Inter Miami’s greatest player. If the renewal is sealed, the Argentine legend looks set to etch an even deeper legacy in MLS history.
