Sources: Messi, Miami near multiyear extension

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are adjacent to finalizing a new, multi-year declaration for the nine skipper with conscionable a fewer details near to beryllium agreed upon, sources told ESPN.

The 2 parties are successful the last stages of the dialog process, arsenic sources corroborate that the woody is expected to beryllium done soon.

Once sorted by Messi and Inter Miami, the declaration volition beryllium sent to Major League Soccer for last approval.

Despite erstwhile reports linking Messi to clubs successful different leagues, some Miami and the Argentina skipper ever remained funny successful continuing their narration connected and disconnected the field.

Messi archetypal signed with Inter Miami connected July 15, 2023, arriving successful South Florida connected a two-and-a-half-year declaration done the extremity 2025 campaign.

He made an contiguous interaction for the club, propelling Inter Miami to the inaugural 2023 Leagues Cup trophy conscionable weeks aft his debut. Since joining the team, Messi has inspired Miami to acceptable the league grounds for astir points successful a azygous play and lifted the 2024 Supporters' Shield.

In 2025, Messi has played 36 games with Inter Miami and recorded a full of 28 goals and 14 assists successful each competitions, including the Concacaf Champions Cup, Club World Cup, MLS and Leagues Cup. He presently stands arsenic the team's starring goalscorer.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas antecedently told ESPN that the nine volition bash thing successful its powerfulness to guarantee Messi feels comfy signing a declaration renewal and retiring successful South Florida.