When Messi joined the Herons in July 2023, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner signed a two and a half year contract that is set to expire at the end of the year. Messi and Inter Miami did not come to a new agreement before the start of the 2025 MLS season, but they are now close to inking a new deal.

When you’re down 2-0 with less than 55 minutes to go in a two-legged quarterfinal, there’s one man you can count on above the rest to turn your fortunes around: World Cup and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami is close to an agreement with Lionel Messi over a contract extension, which would see the Argentina forward lead his side into their new home at Miami Freedom Park next year. Messi joined Miami as a free agent in July 2023 on a deal that expires at the end of 2025 but — according to sources in the United States with knowledge of the situation — talks to prolong his stay are at an advanced stage and the 37-year-old is now expected to sign,