Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension to extend his stay at Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 MLS season, the team announced Thursday.
Messi originally joined Miami on July 15, 2023, as a designated player with a two-and-a-half-year contract, breaking league precedent and team records with his contract.
Since his MLS debut, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has continued to set new standards on and off the pitch as he led Miami to trophies and attendance records across the country.
The Argentina captain and World Cup winner first led the team to the inaugural trophy in the 2023 Leagues Cup, before inspiring Miami to the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and the league record for most points in a single season.
Individually, Messi won the 2024 MLS MVP award and most recently the 2025 Golden Boot after scoring 29 goals in just 28 games.
Messi was also nominated for the 2025 MLS MVP award and would become the first player to win the award twice in a row if he wins the most recent edition.
Inter Miami and Messi will now prepare for the first game of the first round playoff series against Nashville SC on Friday at Chase Stadium as the club attempts to win the 2025 MLS Cup.
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