Messi has signed a new contract with Inter Miami, which will run until 2026, strengthening his impact in MLS and allowing him to participate in international competitions.

Lionel Messi announced the extension of his contract with Inter Miami through a video posted on the club's social media, filmed at Miami Freedom Park Stadium, under construction and scheduled to be inaugurated in 2026. In the clip, Messi appears signing the contract, wearing a brown suit, while work continues around him. The contract extension highlights his impact on Major League Soccer (MLS), where he has scored 71 goals and provided 36 assists in 82 official matches since July 2023.

Under his leadership, Inter Miami has won the Leagues Cup and MLS Supporters’ Shield, becoming a highly publicized club. This extension allows Messi to participate in the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Copa America, but the contract contains termination clauses, allowing him to leave in December 2026, and the club to end the collaboration a year later.