Overview
- Inter Miami and MLS confirmed the extension with a video of Messi signing at the under-construction Miami Freedom Park.
- Neither side released full mechanics or financials, as reports differ on a two-year deal with a one-year option versus a straight extension to 2028.
- Messi said he is happy to stay and emphasized his eagerness to play at Miami Freedom Park, targeted to open in 2026.
- The announcement arrived a day before Inter Miami’s playoff series against Nashville, underscoring the club’s immediate competitive and marketing timeline.
- Coverage notes Messi’s previously reported $20.4 million 2025 salary and an expected future ownership stake, as well as his on-field impact, including the 2023 Leagues Cup, 2024 Supporters’ Shield and the 2025 MLS Golden Boot.