Messi and Inter Miami, a long-term relationship
"Messi and Inter Miami are continuing negotiations on whether, if nothing extraordinary happens, the 38-year-old Argentine will renew his contract before the current term ends at the end of 2025. The renewal is still being processed (nothing has been signed yet), but the intentions are still being considered," Marca said, confirming the news that Messi would be inclined to sign a new contract that would last until 2028 when he would be 41 years old.
Messi will stay with Inter Miami for a long time
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"However, the important thing is that both Messi and Inter Miami want to stick together for a long time. That is what is being discussed at the club's office in downtown Miami," Marca explained.
Marca added: "The main thing is that Messi will play as long as he wants and is healthy enough to do so. This will not depend on a contract signed for years, as this is natural, given that MLS (Major League Soccer) is playing in that format. It will be independent, because Inter Miami is offering a multi-year contract, from 3, 4 or 5 years. In other words, Messi will play as long as he wants and then move on to other areas of the club.
In this regard, he will also consider whether to accept other jobs if there is an invitation from his old and biggest club in his career, Barcelona. Because, at Inter Miami, after retiring, Messi is a partner (with shares), which means he is one more owner besides Mr. David Beckham and the billionaire brothers Jorge and Jose Mas.
This was signed in Messi's original contract. Therefore, the number of years Messi chose to continue playing with Inter Miami in the future is meaningless, because it is just a formality according to the tournament's regulations. He will play at Inter Miami until he feels he no longer wants to play."
Messi will take on an important role as a shareholder in Inter Miami
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However, this new contract also has flexible formulas that allow Messi to extend or shorten the contract as he has said, Marca said.
Among them, important factors such as this famous player still have challenges ahead, including the goal of winning the Leagues Cup (currently taking place), MLS Cup, defending the Supporters' Shield title, winning the CONCACAF Champions Cup and participating in the Copa Libertadores (like the Champions League in Europe). Above all, defending the championship title at the 2026 World Cup with the Argentina team.
Meanwhile, according to the revelation from midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's close friend, the player who just joined Inter Miami and had a successful debut, winning 2-1 against Atlas Club (Mexico) in the opening match of the Leagues Cup on July 31: "It was David Beckham who convinced me to come to Inter Miami. I admire him very much. He said that he wanted me to participate in this project, to join Messi in bringing Inter Miami to a new level and to stay long-term in Miami, where my family and I once dreamed of living. Now that dream of mine and my family has come true."
After the victory over Atlas, Messi and Inter Miami are set to play another Mexican opponent, Necaxa, at 6am on August 3. Inter Miami must win this match to hope to finish in the top four of the 18 MLS clubs and advance to the quarterfinals. In the final group stage match, they will face UNAM (also from Mexico) on August 7.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/moi-messi-gan-bo-tron-doi-voi-inter-miami-thi-dau-bao-lau-tuy-thich-185250802084639269.htm
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