Lionel has extended his stay with Inter Miami, signing a new contract with the club until 2028. Messi has led the club from the front since joining them in 2023 and is hoping to play at their new stadium.Inter Miami has confirmed that captain Lionel Messi has extended his stay with the club, signing a deal until the end of the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Messi, who had joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, has helped Inter Miami climb up the ranks in MLS. He has scored 29 league goals this season and helped his side finish third in the Eastern Conference and qualify for the playoffs.

Messi had previously hinted that Inter Miami could turn out to be his final club ever as he winds down his illustrious career. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner was also able to spark new interest in the league, and in the David Beckham-owned team. "Inter Miami CF announced today it has signed Club captain, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup Champion, Leo Messi, to a contract extension running through the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season," read the statement from the club.

What Messi said

Messi said that he was elated to remain with the club and hoping to play at Inter Miami's new stadium, Freedom Park. The Argentine maestro also said he has been happy since arriving at the club and is glad to extend his stay with the side.“It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has become a beautiful reality — playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park. Since I arrived in Miami, I’ve been very happy, so I’m truly glad to keep going here.

We’re all really excited about the moment when we can finally play at Miami Freedom Park. We can’t wait for it to be finished — to experience it from the inside, in our new home, and for the fans to enjoy it as well. It’s going to be something very special to play at home in such a spectacular stadium.” said Messi from the new stadium site.Messi will now gear up to help his side in the first round of the MLS Playoffs, where they face Nashville SC.“Our vision was to bring the best players to Inter Miami and to this city, and that’s exactly what we have done,” said Inter Miami CF Co-Owner, David Beckham. “We brought the best player to have ever played the game to our city. That shows our commitment to Miami, but it also shows Leo’s commitment to the city, to the Club, and to the game. He’s still as committed as he’s ever been and he still wants to win.

As owners, to have a player that loves the game as much as he does, and who has done as much for the game in this country and to inspire the next generation of young talent as he has, we feel very lucky.”Messi initially arrived in South Florida in the summer of 2023, kickstarting an era of success for the Club. Since then, he was key in guiding Inter Miami to its historic first two trophies by winning the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield titles, collecting 2023 Leagues Cup Best Player and Top Scorer awards (10 goals in seven appearances) and earning 2024 MLS Landon Donovan MVP Award honors (36 goal contributions - 20 goals, 16 assists - in 20 regular season appearances) in the process. Our Club captain followed up with a stellar 2025 MLS regular season, winning the 2025 MLS Golden Boot Award presented by Audi with 29 goals to become the first Inter Miami player to win the prestigious award.

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