Inter Miami is in talks with Messi.

Jorge Mas, co-owner of Inter Miami, confirmed that the club wants to keep Lionel Messi as his current contract has only eight months remaining.

Inter Miami's owner reveals crucial information about Lionel Messi's future.

Messi signed a 2.5-year contract with Inter Miami in the summer of 2023. This contract will expire at the end of the 2025 MLS season, which is this December. Inter Miami also has an automatic extension clause for Messi for another 12 months, but the team owned by David Beckham and Jorge Mas wants Messi to stay longer.

“I expect Lionel Messi to play at Inter Miami’s new stadium in 2026,” Mas told Futbol de Primera . “This is an important decision. We are in discussions with him about his future at the club.”

To activate the extension clause or sign a new, longer contract, the parties need to reach a mutual agreement. Mr. Mas expressed optimism about the possibility of completing negotiations soon, with a final decision expected next month.

"The final decision rests primarily with Leo, but I believe the club will be able to convince him and make a clear announcement next month," he added. Messi will turn 38 in June. The idea of ​​continuing his association with Inter Miami to prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the US was hinted at by Messi last year.

Businessman Jorge Mas affirmed that the club's management always "maintains a friendly and respectful relationship with the player," so that Messi can "enjoy life in the most peaceful way" in the American seaside city.

Currently, Messi plays alongside former Barcelona teammates such as Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez in Miami. All three players, like Messi, will also have their contracts expire at the end of the 2025 season.

In addition, Inter Miami could welcome another big name this summer. Coach Javier Mascherano's team is targeting midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the Etihad Stadium this June.

Messi's brace helps Inter Miami come from behind to win. On the morning of April 10th, Lionel Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over LAFC (3-2 on aggregate) in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League 2025 quarter-finals.

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