The Inter Miami owner hints at a resolution in 60 or 90 days as he strives to have the Argentine on the field when they open a new stadium in 2026

Retaining Messi should allow Inter Miami to remain one of the top teams and a championship contender in MLS, plus having him on the squad for the transition to a new stadium in 20

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,