Inter miami CF And Lionel Messi A source told ESPN to remain in conversation to expand the contract of Bellon D’Or, eight -time beyond the end of 2025.
Despite the recent reports connecting Messi to clubs in other leagues, both Inter Miami and Argentina captain are interested in continuing their relationship on the field.
Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year-old Nominated-Khiladi contract with Inter Miami in July 2023 at the end of the 2025 MLS season. Inter Miami’s co-owner George Mass Told ESPN last month This team moves forward with Messi proceeding to ensure that whatever measures are required, with cautious optimism on team renewal.
A new stadium for the Miami 2026 season is ready to open the Miami Freedom Park.
“I said earlier that my wish, my dream will be for number 10 to inaugurate our new stadium in March. This is a decision that is on Messi. We wish to finish my career here for Messi. I said a few months ago that we should have news about this in summer, but hopefully it will be as soon as possible.”
“But I am optimistic because we have made every effort to feel comfortable for Leo to feel at home. I always said that he is a competitive animal, he wants to win. I hope that we can pick up many trophies here in Inter Miami in the coming years.
Messi has taken Miami to her first trophy, with a shield of 2024 supporters after the 2024 league cup and league for most points in the same season.
The shield of supporters earned a place to Inter Miami in the 2025 Club World Cup, where he qualified for Group A’s second place for the knockout stage before the 16th of Paris St.-Germen fell 4–0 in the Round.
Personally, Messi has recorded 31 goals and 22 assistance at 38 regular-season MLS Games and won the 2024 League MVP Award for his contribution on the pitch. He also scored seven goals and two assistance in nine ConcacAF Champions Cup matches in 2024 and 2025 campaigns.
Inter Miami’s head coach Xavier Mantrano said on Friday that he does not talk to Messi about his constructive position with the club, focusing on the conversation on sports instead.
“No, I don’t join those cases,” he told reporters. “What we talked about [Club World Cup] It is, apart from the previous match, which was clearly difficult for us, we played well, we competed and we depended on the work. We hoped that we could do this. Sometimes football gives you opportunity and sometimes it does not happen. ,
Inter Miami returns to action for the first time after the club ended with the World Cup while visiting CF Montreal in the MLS regular season match on Saturday.
