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'In a few weeks' - Lionel Messi contract extension update as Inter Miami hint at 'very important' news for MLS regarding Argentine GOAT

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<p>The Argentine superstar <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/david-beckham-reveals-why-lionel-messi-agreed-mls-move-inter-miami-dream-argentine-goat/blt4512ac37b62ab713" target="_blank">made his way to the United States in the summer of 2023</a> having starred in Europe for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Messi agreed to an initial two-and-a-half year deal.</p><div data-name="Apple TV" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That agreement is due to come to a close at the end of the 2025 campaign, but a clause can be triggered that keeps him in South Florida for another 12 months. Inter Miami have always <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/stars-aligning-lionel-messi-future-update-inter-miami-jorge-mas-contract-talks/blte2338e6f7b1967fe" target="_blank">stated their confidence in keeping Messi on board for 2026</a> - taking him through the next World Cup finals.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Herons have already <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jordi-alba-earn-salary-wages/blt78b75a46cf542e43" target="_blank">announced that Jordi Alba will be remaining at Chase Stadium</a>, with Messi seemingly next in line for contract discussions. A positive update there is expected before the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-all-in-fifa-club-world-cup-doesnt-like-lose-anything-mls-inter-miami-domestic-international-trophies-2025/blt9cc09c145aea211d" target="_blank">FIFA Club World Cup gets underway in mid-June.</a></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano told reporters when asked for an update on Messi’s future: “To sign Jordi for the next two years is important to show stability, and hopefully, in a few weeks we can have some news about Leo. I think it will be very, very important for the club, the fans, and for MLS.”</p>

WHAT JAVIER MASCHERANO SAID

<p>Messi has enjoyed considerable success in America, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-lionel-messi-lifts-trophy-46-inter-miami-superstar-most-decorated-player-all-time-inter-miami-supporters-shield-mls-2024/blta5661435124b5e01" target="_blank">claiming Leagues Cup, Supporters’ Shield and MVP honours</a>. Inter Miami have endured a wobble of late, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-reacts-bad-results-complicated-form-inter-miami-mls-outfit-more-united/blta1733070139441df" target="_blank">losing five of their last seven</a>, but their talismanic captain can usually be relied upon to produce a spark in times of trouble.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

'In a few weeks' - Lionel Messi contract extension update as Inter Miami hint at 'very important' news for MLS regarding Argentine GOAT | Goal.com

Inter Miami have hinted that Lionel Messi is a &quot;few weeks&quot; away from agreeing a contract extension, in what is &quot;very important&quot; news for MLS.

&apos;In a few weeks&apos; - Lionel Messi contract extension update as Inter Miami hint at &apos;very important&apos; news for MLS regarding Argentine GOAT

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