Messi extends contract until 2028, benefits like a "king" at Inter Miami

(NLDO) - Messi extended his new contract with Inter Miami until the age of 41, with many attractive and rare terms in the world.

On the morning of October 24, Lionel Messi officially extended his contract with Inter Miami until 2028, ending all speculation about his future and continuing to set records - the highest-paid player in MLS history. Messi's contract also ensures he will continue playing until the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

According to Inter Miami , Messi will receive a basic salary of 12 million USD/year, with a total guaranteed income of 20.4 million USD.

However, the actual figure is far higher when considering advertising contracts and commercial benefits, with a total estimated value of more than 150 million USD. In 2024 alone, the 38-year-old superstar earned an additional 79 million USD from major brands such as Adidas, Hard Rock and Apple TV.

Messi renews contract with view of Inter Miami's new stadium under construction

The special thing about the contract is not only the economic issue, but also the fact that Messi keeps the clause to buy shares in the club after retirement, a rare privilege in world football.

In addition, he also receives a percentage of revenue from the MLS Season Pass broadcasting package worth $250 million/year, showing his influence beyond the field.

"I'm really happy to stay here and continue this project, which is not just a dream but a beautiful reality, playing in this stadium, at Miami Freedom Park. Since arriving in Miami, I've been very happy, so I'm really happy to continue here" - Messi expressed when renewing his contract.

Messi continues to create historic milestones while playing for Inter Miami

Since coming to American football, Messi has been considered the face of Inter Miami and the entire MLS, as the team prepares to move to the new multi-billion dollar Miami Freedom Park stadium. Despite being 38 years old, he has maintained an impressive form with 71 goals and 37 assists in 82 games, approaching the 2025 MLS Golden Boot and is a leading candidate for the title of Player of the Season.

Messi moved to Inter Miami in 2023 after an unhappy spell at PSG, but the bulk of his stellar career has been spent at Barcelona, ​​where the Argentine superstar played from 2004 to 2021, coming through the Spanish giants' youth system.

In other developments, earlier this week, Messi was rumored to be injured, but coach Mascherano explained that Messi had back pain, the type of pain that often occurs when sleeping in the wrong position or moving incorrectly.

After a few days of rest, Messi returned to normal training and completed the entire training session with the team and is ready for the match against Nashville in the MLS Cup playoff round tomorrow morning (October 25).

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