Messi signs big deal with Inter Miami, doing what Barca couldn't

Messi is set to sign a huge contract with Inter Miami, doing what Barca couldn't: the number 10 can play as long as he wants, as long as he still has the passion to play football.

Marca reports that Messi is about to sign an extension with Inter Miami to “ stay as long as he wants .”

The current contract of the owner of 8 Golden Balls with Inter Miami of owner David Beckham will expire at the end of this year (December 2025). Rumors have appeared that the legendary number 10 could return to Barca , where he had to pack up and leave in tears in 2021 after President Laporta 'turned the tables' and did not sign the contract as previously agreed.

Beckham 'indulged' Messi more than anyone else, doing everything to make number 10 happy, enjoying the joy of playing football on the field, before becoming co-owner of the club. Photo: Insta DB

However, Marca confirmed that Messi will stay in Miami, with a big offer from the pink team: a new contract for at least 3 years. That means he will be with the club until he is 41 years old. But the source said that Messi could stay longer than that.

“ The important thing is that both Inter Miami and Messi want to be together for a long time. It is also important that their captain number 10 can play as long as he wants and is healthy enough to fight.

It doesn't depend on the contract. Inter Miami is offering Messi a multi-year contract, maybe 3, 4 or 5 years. In general, he wants to play as long as he wants. When he doesn't want to anymore, he will take on other roles in the club, because Leo is a partner (shareholder) in Inter Miami .

Messi has always smiled brightly like this since coming to the US to play football. Photo: Inter Miami FC

Owner David Beckham's point of view when convincing Messi to join Inter Miami is to do everything to make him happy and enjoy playing football on the field.

In addition to hiring personal bodyguards to protect Messi and his family at all times, the former MU midfielder has brought his close friends from Barca to the legendary number 10: Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, then Luis Suarez and most recently his teammate on the Argentina national team: De Paul from Atletico Madrid.

Messi is currently the leading scorer in MLS 2025, with 18 goals in 18 matches. He also just helped Inter Miami win 2-1 against Atlas in the Leagues Cup opening match, creating both assists for his teammates. At 6am tomorrow (August 3), Inter Miami will play Necaxa in the second match.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/messi-ky-hop-dong-lon-voi-inter-miami-lam-dieu-barca-khong-the-2427972.html