Overview
- Inter Miami confirmed Messi’s contract now runs to December 2028 with no option for an extra season, locking in his club future through the next World Cup cycle.
- The club posted footage on X of Messi signing at the Miami Freedom Park construction site, with the player saying he is happy to stay and co-owner David Beckham praising his commitment.
- A day after the announcement, Messi scored twice in a 3-1 win over Nashville to open the MLS playoffs, giving Miami a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series before the Nov. 1 return game.
- Messi enters the postseason as the league’s Golden Boot winner after 29 goals in 28 matches and was MLS MVP in 2024 as Miami finished third in the Eastern Conference.
- MLS commissioner Don Garber credited Messi with bringing global attention to the league as reports cite a franchise valuation near $1.2 billion and salary estimates around €11 million annually, rising with bonuses.