Messi's Inter Miami contract could stretch to 2030 | OneFootball

Lionel Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, but talk of a new extension has fans dreaming further ahead. If the club gets its way, the Argentine could stay in pink through 2030 — a deal that would carry him well into his 40s and potentially make Miami the last stop of his career.

Nothing is signed yet. The current deal runs through 2028, and any extension depends on future negotiations between Messi and the club.

A partnership that redefined Inter Miami

Since arriving in the U.S., Messi has turned Inter Miami into one of MLS's biggest global attractions. He's backed that up on the field, too. 2025 was his best season yet: the MLS Golden Boot and a second straight MVP award.

Still the best player on the pitch at 39

The numbers explain why Miami wants him locked in longer. In his most recent MLS campaign, Messi logged 48 matches, 45 goals and 30 assists. He added 46 big chances created, 148 key passes and 116 successful dribbles, taking 244 shots with 106 on target.

Those numbers show a player still doing everything — scoring, creating, and setting the pace for Miami's attack.

A World Cup to remember

Messi's 2026 World Cup run added to the resume: eight goals and four assists for 12 goal involvements. He also completed 25 successful dribbles, created 25 chances, delivered 19 accurate crosses and won 58 duels.

What a deal through 2030 would mean

Two more years beyond his current contract would let Inter Miami keep its biggest name at the center of the project as the club builds toward becoming an MLS powerhouse. It would also give fans a rare chance to watch Messi compete deep into his 40s.

It could also settle one of the sport's lingering questions: after Barcelona and PSG, is Miami where Messi's career ends? No decision has been made — that depends on Messi's health, form and plans for the years ahead.

For now, 2028 remains the official horizon. Whatever comes after that, Messi has already made clear he can still be the best player on the field, even as the stakes of every season grow.