Overview
- The club and MLS announced the renewal with a video showing Messi signing at the Miami Freedom Park construction site, confirming his contract runs through the 2028 MLS season.
- Reports differ on mechanics of the deal, with some outlets describing a two-year extension with an option for a third year and others reporting a firm agreement to 2028 without an option.
- Messi said he is very happy to continue and highlighted the plan to play at the new Miami Freedom Park in 2026, as owners Jorge Mas and David Beckham framed his continuity as core to the project.
- The timeline keeps Messi under contract through the 2026 World Cup period, while he has stated his participation with Argentina will depend on his physical condition.
- The renewal follows a standout 2025 in which he won the MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals, as Inter Miami enter the playoffs against Nashville after finishing third in the East.