Inter Miami in Talks to Keep Messi Beyond 2025
Inter Miami are optimistic about securing a contract renewal for Lionel Messi, with the Argentine superstar's current deal set to expire in December 2024.
The 38-year-old forward has become the cornerstone of both Inter Miami and Major League Soccer (MLS), with negotiations already underway to extend his stay in North American soccer.
Club officials and MLS executives express strong confidence in reaching an agreement, while sources close to Messi indicate he's highly receptive to continuing his American journey - despite lucrative offers reportedly coming from Saudi Arabian clubs.
Key factors influencing the potential renewal include:
- Maintaining MLS's global visibility ahead of the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Messi's record-breaking performance (50 goals for Miami, including a recent Club World Cup free-kick against Porto)
- The player's likely international retirement after Argentina's World Cup title defense
Messi's Miami journey recently saw a setback with a 4-0 defeat to PSG in front of 65,574 fans in Atlanta, eliminating them from the Club World Cup.
