Messi reportedly set to ink multiyear extension with Inter Miami

Major League Soccer’s biggest draw, Lionel Messi, is reportedly close to signing a new multiyear contract with Inter Miami. According to a Wednesday report from ESPN, discussions are in their final stages, with only minor details left to iron out. The financial specifics of the new deal were not disclosed.

A continued legacy

Since arriving in Miami in 2023, the 38-year-old Argentinian legend has transformed the club and the league. His current contract was set to expire at the end of the 2025 season, but the extension will solidify his commitment to the Herons.

On the field, Messi's performance has been nothing short of spectacular. This season alone, he has already scored 20 goals in just 21 league games, placing him second in MLS. He has also tallied 11 assists, tied for sixth in the league. Across his two seasons, Messi has an impressive 41 goals and 27 assists in 46 league matches, a key reason why Inter Miami secured the 2024 Supporters' Shield and won the 2023 Leagues Cup.

A career defined by greatness

Before his tenure in MLS, Messi enjoyed an illustrious career in Europe, winning 10 league titles with Barcelona and two with Paris Saint-Germain. He also led Barcelona to four UEFA Champions League titles. Internationally, he captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles in 2021 and 2024, cementing his status as one of the greatest players of all time.

His continued presence in Miami is a massive win for MLS, which has seen unprecedented growth in viewership, attendance, and global interest since his arrival. Currently, Inter Miami is in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference as they head into a Saturday home match against DC United. Messi remains the club's all-time leading scorer with 62 goals and 29 assists across all competitions.