In Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi has signed a major league contract with Inter Miami CF, extending up to 2028. He joined in 2023, and since then, he has scored 71 goals and helped the team win major titles. The extension covers club equity and precedes the opening of a new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026.
Reuters has also reported that Messi has increased the value of Miami to 1.2 billion dollars, reflecting his immense influence on soccer in the North American region.
Lionel Messi Extends Inter Miami Contract Until 2028
Messi has made an official contract extension with Miami CF until the 2028 season of Major League Soccer. The announcement confirms that Messi will stay a major player in the Major League within the next three years.
The announcement was made on October 23, 2025, and was filmed at the location of the new stadium at Miami Freedom Park, which is planned to be opened in 2026. In the video, Messi is shown signing his contract in a brown suit and the ongoing stadium construction. The post concluded with the sentence Freedom 10 dream, which means how significant this stadium project is to the club and its fans.
HE’S HOME. pic.twitter.com/AUMJJYR5pF
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 23, 2025
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Messi has totally changed the team and even the league. He joined Miami in July 2023. He has 71 goals and 37 assists in only 82 appearances. During his tenure, Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Supporters Shield.
In the 2025 season, Messi had 29 goals and 19 assists, making him the league’s best scorer. This led him to be a finalist in the Landon Donovan MLS MVP award, for the second consecutive year.
The presence of Messi has not only increased the performance of the team but also its profile. The valuation of Miami has increased by over 1.2 billion. MLS Commissioner Don Garber referred to Messi as a transformational figure and termed this event as historic in North American soccer. Another unique detail included in the new contract is that Messi will have equity in the club upon his retirement that will keep him engaged with Miami over several years.
Amit Mishra’s Take
Frankly speaking, it is thrilling to see Messi sign with Miami through 2028 to think beyond goals and assists. He has not only inspired his team but the league as well. Each of his matches is attended by fans, media and even young players who wish to learn something from the best. Another milestone will be the opening of the Freedom Park stadium next year, and Messi will be the center of it all.
At the age of 38, the energy and commitment of Messi are impressive. He will be 41 by the time of his contract, yet with his recent performances, age appears not to be a factor in slowing his play. It is also evident that he has one eye on establishing a legacy at Miami and in Major League Soccer.
To the fans, it is not just another contract extension. A promise of some of the most exciting moments in North American soccer is still ahead. Some very special years are ahead for Major League Soccer and Miami, and Messi will be the star guiding the way.
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