Messi played football until he was 41 at Inter Miami

VHO - Inter Miami confirmed that it has reached an agreement to extend the contract with 38-year-old superstar Lionel Messi until 2028.

Inter Miami announced Messi's new contract in a short video on social media. Photo: Inter Miami

Information about the new contract was announced by Inter Miami Club in a short video on social media. The video recorded the scene of Messi signing the contract in the middle of the construction site of the new stadium of Miami Freedom Park with a short caption: "He is home".

The new contract is a milestone for Messi and Inter Miami. The Argentine superstar will become the symbol of the new era of the team when Miami Freedom Park opens in 2026.

The 25,000-seat stadium is located near Miami International Airport, and features a green park, food court, technology center, and many community amenities.

Despite turning 38, Messi is still playing at the highest level in North America. He just finished the first phase of the 2025 season by winning the MLS Golden Boot with 29 goals and 19 assists.

He is also the first player in MLS history to score more than one goal in 10 games, in a single season.

“He brings global attention to North American soccer,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “We are extremely happy that Messi has decided to stay.”

According to USA Today , Messi will continue to be the highest-paid player in the league, with an income of about 20.4 million USD/year.

The new contract still retains a special clause, which is that after retiring, Messi will become co-owner of Inter Miami with Jorge Mas, Jose Mas and David Beckham.

Currently, Messi still leaves open the possibility of participating in the 2026 World Cup. If this superstar participates in the 2026 World Cup, this could be the last time fans will see the Argentine legend play football at the biggest football festival on the planet.

Messi will now join Inter Miami in the first round of the playoffs against Nashville. The first leg will be played in Florida on the evening of October 24, and the second leg will be played in Tennessee on the evening of November 1.

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