According to reports, Lionel Messi has reached an agreement to sign a new three-year contract with Inter Miami.
Inter Miami is coming off a 2-1 win over Atlas in the 2025 Leagues Cup, a match in which Lionel Messi shined by delivering two assists.At the same time, the Argentine star was in discussions with David Beckham and Jorge Mas to secure his future with the club — discussions that, according to reports, have already been resolved.
Messi’s current contract with Inter Miami runs through December 2025. However, reports indicate he has agreed to extend his stay with the Herons until December 2028, which would see him play professionally until age 41.
The information was reported by journalist Xavi Campos on the Catalan radio show Tot Costa, who added that the new deal is expected to be signed in the coming days.
With the arrival of Rodrigo De Paul, optimism in Miami has surged regarding Messi’s future, as the two will now reunite at club level after years of playing together with Argentina’s national team.
Beyond the financial aspects of the extension, Messi will also have the opportunity to chase the milestone of 1,000 career goals, a race he continues to run alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Messi’s pursuit of 1,000 career goals
Since making his professional debut in 2004, Lionel Messi has scored 874 goals and continues to aim for the historic mark of 1,000. Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the all-time scoring charts with 932 goals across club and international competitions.
Lionel Messi’s numbers with Inter Miami
Since joining Inter Miami in July 2023 following his departure from PSG, Messi has appeared in 69 matches, scoring 58 goals and adding 28 assists. During his time with the Herons, he has won the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield.
In addition, Messi became the first player in MLS history to score two goals in five consecutive league matches, finding the net against Montreal CF (twice), New England Revolution, Columbus Crew, and Nashville SC.
From: bolavip.com