Messi Signs Inter Miami Extension, Reportedly Through 2028

Lionel Messi signed a multi‑year extension with Inter Miami, widely reported as a three‑year deal keeping him with the club through 2028 though some outlets described it as running through 2027 with an option. The club unveiled the signing in a video showing Messi signing paperwork at the Miami Freedom Park construction site with the caption “HE’S HOME,” released one day before Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville; the new stadium is due to open in 2026. The extension reportedly includes contract flexibility (options/annual decisions), preserves Messi’s existing ownership stake and could lead to a post‑playing role. The deal is intended to let him continue chasing club honors while remaining in shape for the 2026 World Cup. Since joining Inter Miami in 2023, Messi has produced roughly 71 goals and 37 assists in about 82 appearances, helped the club win the Leagues Cup and Supporters’ Shield, and earned MLS MVP and Golden Boot honors. He is expected to remain among MLS’s highest‑paid players and to be a central figure in Inter Miami’s sporting and commercial plans.