In the summer of 2024, Lionel Messi emphasized that Inter Miami would be the last club with whom he played in his illustrious career. Now his contract ends at the end of the MLS season, the Reigers want to expand Messis Run on the field.
ESPN reported on Friday that Messi and Inter Miami remain in negotiations to extend the contract of the eight times Ballon d’Or winner after 2025.
Messi signed at Miami in July 2023 in a two and a half year players’ contract. With the club that has opened a new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, for the 2026 season, wants Inter Miami that Messi participates in the home heating party.
Jorge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, said ESPN In June his club would do what is needed to make Messi with the Herons.
«I said earlier that my wish, my dream, would be for the number 10 to inaugur our new stadium in March. This is a decision based on Messi,» said Mas.
He added: «I always said that he is a competitive animal; he wants to win. I hope we can raise many trophies here in Inter Miami. Here we just wait to give the fans the good news about Lionel Messi.»
Since he came to the club, Messi Inter Miami led to his very first trophies, including the 2023 Leagues Cup and the supporters’ Shield 2024, while setting a record for the most points in one season.
Miami also went on to the round of 16 of the current FIFA Club World Cup, after taking second place in group A, but fell to Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout phase.
In 38 MLS competitions in the regular season, Messi has 31 goals and 22 assists. He also claimed the 2024 League MVP.