Lionel Messi will remain with Inter Miami until 2028, continuing his MLS dominance.
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Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping the Argentine superstar in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club confirmed. Messi’s new deal ensures he will remain active and competitive through the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The announcement was accompanied by a video showing Messi signing the contract at Miami Freedom Park, Inter Miami’s new stadium under construction, captioned simply: “He’s Home.” “It makes me really happy to stay here and continue with this project that has become a beautiful reality,” Messi said.
Co-owner David Beckham praised Messi’s commitment, highlighting his influence both on and off the field. “He’s still as committed as ever and wants to win. To have a player that loves the game as much as he does is extraordinary,” Beckham said. MLS Commissioner Don Garber echoed the sentiment, noting Messi’s transformative impact on the league, driving record attendances and inspiring young talent across North America.
Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after an unhappy spell at Paris Saint-Germain and has since dominated MLS, winning the Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals from 28 matches. He also became the fastest player to reach 40 MLS goals and led Miami back into the playoffs.
The 38-year-old icon, who spent the bulk of his career at Barcelona, remains active on the international stage. Having scored 114 goals for Argentina and won the 2022 World Cup, Messi could feature in his sixth World Cup next year, potentially breaking all-time records alongside rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi’s continued presence in MLS promises to sustain his impact both on the pitch and in growing soccer’s profile across the United States.
