Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed a new contract, ending months of negotiations and ensuring the global icon will remain with the Major League Soccer club ahead of its planned move into a new stadium next year.
Terms were not disclosed, but the agreement secures Messi’s presence at the heart of Miami’s project as the club prepares to transition from DRV PNK Stadium to its long-awaited home in Miami. The deal follows a protracted process that aligned player, club and commercial partners around Miami’s next phase on and off the field.
Messi’s extension caps a transformative period for Inter Miami. Since his arrival, the club has seen record ticket demand, soaring merchandise sales and unprecedented global attention for MLS. On the pitch, the 37-year-old has lifted the Leagues Cup and helped turn Miami into one of the league’s marquee attractions, playing alongside fellow former Barcelona stars.
Locking in Messi stabilizes Miami’s roster planning through the stadium move and reinforces MLS’s broader momentum, with the league banking on star power, expanded media reach and new venues to drive growth. The club is expected to continue building around Messi with targeted signings and academy integration as it pushes for silverware in 2026 and beyond.
Further details of the contract and the club’s stadium timeline are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
