Inter Miami already wants to sign Lionel Messi for a new contract! | OneFootball

It seems the Argentine doesn't mind staying at Inter Miami.

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In a move that secures his future in North American soccer, Lionel Messi has reached a verbal agreement with Inter Miami on a new contract, finalizing negotiations with the club's management. While an official announcement is anticipated in the next few weeks, insiders like Nicolò Schira confirm that all terms have been settled.

The structure of the deal, as reported by journalist Javi Campos, is notably flexible. While extending his commitment until the end of 2028, the agreement includes specific exit clauses.

This grants the Argentine maestro the freedom to potentially conclude his time with the club at the end of either the 2026 or 2027 season, offering a staged approach to his eventual departure. His existing pact was set to expire at the end of 2025.

Since his glamorous arrival in the summer of 2023, Messi has been the cornerstone of the Inter Miami project. This new contract strategically aligns with his stated career ambitions, which include a final bow on the world's biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup—a tournament he has indicated will likely serve as the final chapter of his legendary playing career before retirement.