Leo Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expires in less than a year. Specifically, next December. Therefore, next summer, he would be completely free to negotiate a pre-contract with another club if he wished. However, despite the ongoing rumors speculating about a possible return to Barcelona, Messi has the option to renew with Inter Miami in his hands.

Inter Miami Wants to Debut its New Stadium with Messi

Last week, ‘The Athletic’ exclusively revealed through David Orstein, a renowned journalist specializing in the transfer market, that Leo Messi was very close to sealing an extension with Inter Miami, with the goal of keeping him as the team's leader in their move from Chase Stadium to the Miami Freedom Park, the new home stadium of Inter Miami starting next season.

This information was confirmed earlier in the week by ‘MARCA’. In fact, they were able to confirm that discussions have been ongoing for several months between both parties and that the atmosphere is very positive. Messi and his family are extremely happy in Miami… although his future idea is to return to Spain to live in Barcelona. However, that will still have to wait because Messi wants to squeeze out the last drops of football at Inter Miami.

Jorge Mas Confirms Negotiations with Messi

With the clear goal of being in peak form for the 2026 World Cup, it would be a surprise if Messi decided to continue his career away from Inter Miami… while awaiting the details of his new contract. Initially, it’s expected that he will sign until December 2026. However, it is not ruled out that the contract could extend beyond that. In any case, the decision belongs to Leo Messi because, from Inter Miami's side, there will be no issues.

This is exactly what Jorge Mas, president of Inter Miami, stated, as he has the firm intention of doing everything possible to keep Leo Messi's career at Inter Miami: “That’s a decision that belongs to Lionel Messi. On my behalf and the club’s, we are talking to him.” He also emphasized that “both Antonella and their children are going through a wonderful time in their lives, and as a club, what we seek is for Leo to feel comfortable in our community.”