Messi Signs Inter Miami Extension Through 2028

Lionel Messi has signed a multi‑year extension with Inter Miami, widely reported as a three‑year deal keeping him at the club through 2028 (some outlets say two years plus an option). The club announced the deal with video of Messi signing paperwork at the Miami Freedom Park construction site a day before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville; the new stadium is due to open in early 2026. Reports say the extension gives Messi year‑to‑year flexibility and followed months of negotiations, while financial terms were not disclosed and he is expected to remain among MLS’s highest‑paid players. Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 and has since scored about 71 goals and provided 37 assists in roughly 82 appearances, helping win the Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and earning MLS MVP and Golden Boot honors. His initial Inter Miami contract included a path to club ownership after retirement, and the new deal is intended to let him keep chasing club trophies while staying fit for the 2026 World Cup.