NEW YORK — Lionel Messi has signed a new contract with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, keeping him at the club until 2028, the team announced on Thursday. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar continues to show no signs of slowing down and remains determined to win more trophies with the Florida-based club.
Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion, previously indicated that Inter Miami would be his last club, but he has not suggested retirement, emphasizing that age will not be a factor.
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“Our vision was to bring the best players to Inter Miami and to this city, and that’s exactly what we have done,” said Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham. “He’s still as committed as he’s ever been and he still wants to win.”
Messi led MLS in goals this season with 29, helping Inter Miami finish third in the Eastern Conference. The team will face Nashville SC in the first round of the MLS Cup play-offs starting Friday. Messi was also named among five finalists for the league’s MVP award.
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Since Messi joined MLS in 2023, interest in the league has surged, with Miami’s valuation doubling to $1.2 billion, making it the second most valuable team in MLS. MLS Commissioner Don Garber highlighted Messi’s impact: “We’ve witnessed something truly historic: the greatest player of all time bringing global attention to our league.”