Overview

• Messi and Inter Miami have reached an agreement in principle on a three-year extension expected to be formalized in the coming weeks.
• The new contract features player-triggered exit clauses after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
• Teammate Rodrigo De Paul’s mid-2025 arrival has been cited as a key motivator in Messi’s decision to stay in Miami.
• The extension supports Messi’s build-up to the 2026 World Cup and secures his MLS tenure through the end of 2028 when he will be 41.
• Under the deal, Messi is poised to join the club’s sporting administration following retirement and serve as a part-owner and global ambassador.