Messi broke around his career. Still none of Europe
Lionel Messi (37), one of the greatest footballers of all time, is a step up to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, to ensure his stay at the club and after the expiry of the current contract at the end of the year.
Sources close to the club state that negotiations are extended to cooperation in the « advanced phase ». Although the details have not yet been finalized, the Argentine is expected to sign a new contract soon. The main goal of the club, led by the owner Jorge mass who leads the negotiations, is that Messi leads the team at the opening of their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, planned for 2026.
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– The stars coincide for something big, for the beautiful future of the club and Lionel. The decision is exclusively his. I expect to define everything within 60-90 days. My hope has always been to see Messija playing on our new stadium 2026. Everything we do is directed accordingly – Mas said.
The eight -time winner of the Golden Ball seems to have found pleasure in Miami, where he and his family enjoy life and the children are progressing in club academies. There will probably be nothing since returning to Barcelona or elsewhere in Europe.
Since coming to Inter Miami in July 2023. As a free agent, Messi has transformed the club. In only 48 appearances he scored an impressive 42 goals and added 21 assists. His arrival brought the club’s first trophy in history, League Cup 2023, and turned them out of outsiders into serious candidates for MLS champion title. Recently, with two goals in winning against Los Angeles FC (3-2 in total), Miami took Miami to the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, becoming the best scorer in the club’s history. But Messi’s influence far goes beyond the terrain.
– The awareness of our league has significantly increased from Messi’s arrival, everywhere in the world – commented the unnamed sports director of the MLS Club.
The extension of the contract is also crucial due to plans for the new stadium. Miami Freedom Park, a capacity of 25,000 spectators, is part of a larger development project worth around 930 million euros, which includes a public park and fun and catering facilities. The opening of the stadium is planned to start next season of MLS in February, and Messi’s presence at the opening would be the crown of the entire project.
Staying in Miami also increases the likelihood that Messi will play for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in the US, Mexico and Canada. Although he has not yet officially confirmed the performance, playing the World Cup in the country where he lives and the game seems too tempting to miss the opportunity to defend the world title.
Mas also confirmed the earlier reports that Messi’s engagement at the club would not end with a playing career. The plan is for the Argentine to become a club co -owner after hanging digs on the kid.
– It will become one of our partners. This is something that will last after his playing days, part of his legacy, ”Mas said.
Until then, the focus remains on the ground. Messi will lead Inter Miami at the World Club Championship this summer, which is also played in the US.
