Lionel Messi extends his contract with Inter Miami until 2028
Argentine star Lionel Messi has renewed his contract with Inter Miami CF, as officially announced by the Major League Soccer (MLS) club this Thursday. The agreement extends the footballer’s stay until the year 2028.
The renewal, celebrated with the message “He’s home,” was accompanied by a promotional video showing Messi signing the new contract at Freedom Park, the stadium the team is building in the Miami airport area and whose inauguration is scheduled for 2026.
Messi, who will turn 38, arrived at Inter Miami in 2023 and quickly became the main figure of the club and the league. In his first season, he led the team to win the Leagues Cup 2023, the first title in the franchise’s history. In addition, he was recognized as Most Valuable Player (MVP) and contributed to his team obtaining the Supporters’ Shield as the best team in the regular season.
During the 2025 season, the Argentinian captain maintained an outstanding level, finishing the campaign as the top scorer in MLS with 29 goals and 19 assists, leading Inter Miami to the playoffs as the third-place team in the Eastern Conference.
Currently, the team led by Gerardo “Tata” Martino plays its matches at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, about 50 kilometers from downtown Miami. The club hopes that Messi will lead the team in its new home, the modern Freedom Park, in two years.
According to official data from May of this year, Messi receives a salary of 20.4 million dollars annually, being the highest-paid player in the MLS. Likewise, he continues to lead jersey sales, attracting crowds to each match and considerably increasing the media presence of the American league globally.
With this renewal, Messi ensures his continuity until the age of 41, solidifying his legacy in North American soccer and reinforcing his commitment to the Inter Miami project.
The South Florida team will begin the first-round playoff series against Nashville SC this Friday, hoping to win the first MLS championship in its history.
