MIAMI, USA – Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Inter Miami CF until the year 2028, as announced by the Major League Soccer (MLS) club this Thursday.
The announcement, accompanied by the message “He’s home,” included a promotional video where Messi, elegantly dressed, is seen signing the new agreement at Freedom Park, the stadium that the team is building near Miami airport and which is expected to open in 2026.
An Undisputed Leader
Messi, who will turn 38, arrived at Inter Miami in 2023 and quickly became the club’s and the league’s main figure. In his debut season, he led the team to win the 2023 Leagues Cup, the first title in the franchise’s history. He was recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and contributed to his team obtaining the Supporters’ Shield as the best in the regular season.
During the 2025 season, the Argentinian captain maintained an exceptional performance, finishing as the top scorer of the MLS with 29 goals and 19 assists, leading Inter Miami to the playoffs as the third-ranked 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 Miami. The club hopes that Messi will lead the team in its new home, 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. In addition, he continues to lead jersey sales, attracting crowds to stadiums and increasing the media presence of the American league worldwide.
With this renewal, Messi secures his stay until the age of 41, strengthening his legacy in North American soccer and reaffirming his commitment to the Inter Miami project.
The Florida team will begin the first round playoff series against Nashville SC this Friday, with the goal of conquering the first MLS championship in its history.
