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.

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,

Inter Miami have ensured a strong start to the 2025 Major League Soccer season. The Herons remain undefeated after six league matches with four wins, two draws, and 14 points on the board.Javier Mascherano's side also bagged their first-ever qualification for the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals earlier this week,