Messi Signs Three-Year Inter Miami Extension Through 2028

Lionel Messi has signed a three-year extension with Inter Miami that will keep him at the club through 2028, the team announced with a video of Messi signing paperwork at the Miami Freedom Park construction site. The announcement came a day before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville and secures Messi as the club’s centerpiece as it prepares to move into the new stadium expected to open in early 2026. Club owners including David Beckham and Jorge Mas hailed the commitment as vital to building Inter Miami’s long-term project and inspiring local talent, and Messi is expected to retain significant earnings and eventual ownership ties to the franchise after retirement. Since joining in 2023 Messi has transformed the club’s profile, helped win the Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and earned MLS MVP and Golden Boot honors. Reports say the extension includes player-centric flexibility about the length of his stay and reflects Messi’s decision to base his future on how he feels physically and mentally as he prepares for the 2026 World Cup.