Inter Miami’s Argentine ahead Lionel Messi arrives for the Main League Soccer (MLS) common season soccer match between Inter Miami CF and New England Revolution at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on October 4, 2025. — AFP
NEW YORK: Lionel Messi has signed a brand new contract with Main League Soccer aspect Inter Miami, protecting him on the membership till 2028, the membership introduced on Thursday.
The transfer has delighted followers and given a giant increase to the staff in addition to the North American league . At 38, the Argentine star exhibits no signal of slowing down and stays hungry to win extra trophies with the Florida aspect.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner had beforehand stated that Inter Miami could be his final membership, however the 38-year-old has given no trace about his potential retirement, saying that age wouldn’t be an element.
“Our vision was to bring the best players to Inter Miami and to this city, and that’s exactly what we have done,” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham stated in a press release.
“He’s still as committed as he’s ever been and he still wants to win.”
The 2022 World Cup winner led the league in objectives (29) this season, as Inter Miami completed third within the Japanese Convention. They’re set to play Nashville SC within the first spherical of the MLS Cup play-offs starting on Friday.
He was named amongst 5 finalists for the league’s MVP award on Thursday.
Messi sparked recent curiosity within the league when he first signed in 2023, at a vital second for the game in North America, with Canada, Mexico and the US set to host the World Cup subsequent yr.
Miami’s valuation has doubled since 2022 to $1.2 billion, in line with Forbes, which named them the second most precious staff in MLS earlier this yr.
“When Lionel Messi made MLS his League of Choice, it marked a turning point — not just for Inter Miami, but for our entire sport in North America,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber stated in a press release.
“Since then, we’ve witnessed something truly historic: the greatest player of all time bringing global attention to our league.”
