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

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,

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are working to trigger the one-year extension in his contract that will keep him at the club until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.