Lionel Messi is set to continue dazzling fans in Major League Soccer after reaching an agreement with Inter Miami to extend his contract, keeping him in the United States beyond the 2026 World Cup.
A source close to the negotiations confirmed on Wednesday that the deal is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, with an official announcement anticipated before the end of September, according to Punch.
If sealed, the extension would likely see the Argentine icon finish his career in MLS.
Messi, now 38, has already made history since arriving in Miami in 2023 after a turbulent spell at Paris Saint-Germain.
While his European legacy was built at Barcelona, where he collected 10 La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns between 2004 and 2021, his American chapter has been nothing short of spectacular.
In 2024, he was crowned MLS Most Valuable Player despite Inter Miami’s early playoff exit. Earlier this year, he became the fastest player in league history to hit 40 goals, underscoring his enduring brilliance.
The forward, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has not hidden his ambition to defend the trophy in 2026 when the tournament returns to North America.
Extending his stay in Miami ensures he will remain in top-level competition heading into that campaign.
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