The four-time World Player of the Year is said to be able to decide freely on the duration of his contract.
Lionel Messi, the four-time World Player of the Year, is said to be able to decide freely on the duration of his contract.
Will Lionel Messi still be dribbling in Florida at 41? Inter Miami has been wanting to extend the contract with the world champion for some time, and negotiations are said to be underway. The special thing: The Argentinian is allegedly allowed to determine the term of his contract with the MLS club himself. At least that’s what the Spanish sports newspaper Marca reports.
Miami is said to be offering its 38-year-old captain a contract for at least three years (until 2028), but he could stay as long as he wants. A position off the field should also be possible for Messi, who is also a shareholder in the Florida club. The Argentinian’s original contract expires in December 2025.
Messi moved to Miami in July 2023 and has scored 39 goals in 43 league games so far. He has also provided 25 assists. With Argentina, the record international player is aiming to participate in the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. It would be Messi’s sixth World Cup – the record is currently five participations. However, his eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo also has the chance to participate in a sixth World Cup tournament with Portugal.