Lionel Messi to sign contract extension with Inter Miami to stay at least until 2026: Reports

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers of all-time, has reportedly agreed to sign a contract extension with the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami, to continue playing club football at least until the end of 2026. The current contract of the 38-year-old with Inter Miami, reportedly worth $150 million, which was signed in the summer of 2023, is due to expire at the end of the year after the conclusion of the ongoing MLS 2025 season in the USA.

Notably, during his current stint at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has won the Leagues Cup 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield 2024 titles, scoring 62 goals in 75 matches for the club in all competitions, as of this writing. Over the last couple of years or so, the Argentine has taken the revenue

generation for Inter Miami to a whole new level, nearly $300 million according to a report from OneFootball from around $60 million in 2022.

As per the source attributed to the Associated Press, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are currently figuring out the final details in regards to extension of the contract, which is expected to be revealed once the official announcement is made. It is understood that Inter Miami officials have been tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure Lionel Messi extends the contract with them, especially with the opening of their new stadium near the Miami International Airport next year.

Lionel Messi sent signed Argentina jersey to Indian PM Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday recently

Moreover, it was just a couple of days ago when Lionel Messi sent his signed Argentina jersey from the FIFA World Cup 2022 winning campaign to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. Satadru Dutta, who promotes Lionel Messi’s tours, was quoted as saying to IANS in India, “Messi has sent a signed jersey for PM Modi's 75th birthday. When he comes to India, we will try to arrange his meeting with the PM.”

“He has wished well for the Indian fans, and he is happy to come to New Delhi and Mumbai for the first time and meet his fans there,” Satadru Dutta added.