Lionel Messi’s magical Miami journey might quickly be prolonged, as Inter Miami edge nearer to finalising a brand new contract that may see the Argentine legend lead the membership into its new chapter at Miami Freedom Park.
The World Cup-winning ahead, who arrived in July 2023 on a deal working by way of 2025, is now anticipated to re-sign with the membership. In response to The Athletic, quoting sources aware of the negotiations, talks are in superior levels, and though the finer factors are nonetheless being finalised, optimism is excessive throughout the franchise.
A renewed deal could be a major coup for Inter Miami and Main League Soccer (MLS), as Messi’s affect has reworked the membership right into a critical contender on a number of fronts.
Managing proprietor Jorge Mas, who has been immediately concerned within the negotiations, lately hinted at optimistic momentum throughout an interview with FDP Radio Miami.
“The celebrities are aligning for one thing nice, for a phenomenal future for the membership and for Lionel,” stated Mas. “It’s solely his determination. My hope has all the time been, and all the things we’re doing, is to see Messi play at our new stadium in 2026.”
Mas believes a remaining determination might arrive throughout the subsequent 60-90 days.
Messi continues to dazzle on the pitch. On Wednesday, he scored twice in a shocking comeback win over Los Angeles FC, sealing a 3-2 mixture victory to ship Miami to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal towards the Vancouver Whitecaps. With 42 targets and 21 assists in simply 48 appearances, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not solely elevated Miami’s degree but additionally earned them a spot on this summer season’s expanded Membership World Cup after securing the MLS Supporters’ Defend in 2024.
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Inter Miami’s state-of-the-art 25,000-seat house — Miami Freedom Park — is slated to open in 2026. Set inside a sprawling 131-acre growth, the complicated will characteristic a public park, leisure zones, and hospitality venues. Whereas the stadium was initially anticipated to debut this 12 months, building delays pushed the timeline.
The 2025 season will now be Inter Miami’s remaining run on the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, earlier than a brand new period, doubtlessly led by Messi, begins within the coronary heart of Miami.
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