One of the key factors driving Messi's decision to stay is the plan to move to the new Miami Freedom Park stadium. The $1 billion project, with a capacity of 25,000 seats, is expected to open in 2026. The new contract could guarantee Leo a place in the stadium's inaugural match.
Retaining Messi for at least another season is a strategic move by Inter Miami in their quest to establish themselves in both MLS and the international arena. "With Messi at the helm, the dream of Americanizing soccer will reach even greater heights," wrote the Daily Mail .
At 37 years old, Messi is in his third season with Inter Miami since leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2023. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to impress with eight goals in nine games across all competitions this season.
Despite winning the club's first-ever title – the 2023 Leagues Cup – Messi has yet to conquer the MLS Cup. Last season, Inter Miami were eliminated in the first playoff round by Atlanta United, after winning the Supporters' Shield.
Since joining the club co-owned by David Beckham, Messi has brought along a host of close friends from Barcelona such as Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez. Most recently, Javier Mascherano – a former teammate at both Barca and the Argentine national team – has also been appointed head coach.
To date, Messi has played 48 matches for Inter Miami, scoring 42 goals and providing 21 assists – numbers that show his class has not diminished at all.
Currently, Inter Miami is second in the MLS Eastern Conference standings with 14 points after 6 games, just one point behind leaders Columbus Crew. The team has also secured a place in the semi-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they will face Vancouver Whitecaps.
Source: https://znews.vn/messi-chua-giai-nghe-post1545196.html
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