Several sources claim that Lionel Messi formally accepted to contract Inter Miami till the end of 2026. The Argentine legend will be 39 years old by then and will be carrying on his remarkable career in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Messi agreed to renew contract with Inter Miami
Messi Consents to Contract Renewal at Inter Miami
A historic acquisition for both Inter Miami and MLS, Messi joined the free agent team in July 2023. He has been crucial in turning Miami into a strong side from his arrival.
Messi’s on-field genius helped the squad reach the regular season championship this year. But Miami’s playoff trip came early, following an unexpected “Black Nine” shock exit—that is, a knockout round upset.

Messi is an indispensable player
Messi Still Crucially Important for Inter Miami
Messi has shown to be Inter Miami’s attack’s heart over the season. Despite playing in a different league, he has kept his world-class performance in 25 games by scoring 23 goals and dishing 13 assists. His presence inspires his colleagues still and helps the club’s reputation to grow internationally.

Mascherano will be Inter Miami new coach
Mascherano assumes leadership of Inter Miami as new head coach.
Another noteworthy change is the appointment of Javier Mascherano, forty-year-old head coach of Inter Miami. Given their close relationship from their time together at Barcelona and the Argentina national team, most people agree that Messi had some impact on the choice.
With Mascherano’s arrival, the club opens a new chapter as they aim to assemble a team capable of ruling MLS and contesting for continental trophies in the next seasons.

Messi will stay with Inter Miami till 2026
Smooth negotiations; Messi to remain till 2026
Emphasizing their want to keep the football icon for as long as possible, Inter Miami’s leadership last week stated that they had started negotiations with Messi on a contract extension.
Reports from Argentina today verified that negotiations between Messi and the team went without a hitch, leading to a contract extension whereby he will stay with Inter Miami until the end of 2026. Originally scheduled to expire in 2025, the contract guarantees he will head the team for still another season.

Suárez has also extended his contract with Inter Miami until the end of 2025
Suárez also renews; the star pair from Miami stays together.
Apart from Messi’s extension, Inter Miami also revealed that Luis Suárez signed a contract until 2025’s end. Having joined the team in January, the Uruguayan striker has shown amazing performance, scoring 25 goals and dishing out 12 assists in 37 games.
Messi and Suárez’s renewal underlines Miami’s will to maintain its primary offensive stars together as they pursue higher success in the next seasons.
Inter Miami’s future is bright as Messi and Suárez stay and Mascherano takes leadership as head coach; they will keep striving for domination in MLS and beyond.