Lionel Messi has officially signed a new contract with Inter Miami, extending his stay in Major League Soccer through the 2028 season, the club confirmed this week. The deal was announced with a video showing Messi signing the contract at the under-construction Miami Freedom Park, the club’s future stadium, accompanied by the caption “He’s Home.”
📝 Contract Details
Length: 3-year extension (through 2028)
Age at contract end: 41
Role: Designated Player
Stadium milestone: Messi will be part of the club’s move into Miami Freedom Park, set to open in 2026
Messi, who joined Inter Miami in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain, has already transformed the club’s fortunes—winning the Leagues Cup, boosting global visibility, and drawing record crowds across the U.S.
“It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality,” Messi said in a club statement.
🧠 Strategic Impact
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham praised Messi’s commitment, calling it a reflection of the club’s long-term vision. The extension ensures Messi will be the face of the franchise as it enters a new era with its own stadium and expanded academy system.
Messi is expected to play a key role in mentoring younger players and shaping the club’s identity both on and off the pitch.
📊 Messi’s MLS Legacy So Far
Goals: 23
Assists: 17
Trophies: Leagues Cup (2023)
MVP Awards: Expected to win his second consecutive MLS MVP in 2025
His arrival has also led to a surge in MLS viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise revenue, with Inter Miami now among the most-followed clubs in North America.
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