Lionel Messi Extends Inter Miami Contract Through 2028 Season. Lionel Messi has signed a multi-year contract extension with Inter Miami, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2028 MLS season. The agreement is expected to be the final contract of Messi’s illustrious professional career. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Messi remains Major League Soccer’s highest-paid player since joining Inter Miami in 2023. His initial deal earned him over $20 million annually — more than the total payroll of most MLS clubs — and included future equity in the team. The extension means Messi could play until age 41, continuing to lead the South Florida club he helped transform. “I’m really happy to stay here,” Messi said. “Since I arrived in Miami, I’ve been very happy, so I’m truly glad to keep going here.” Co-owner David Beckham said the deal “shows Leo’s commitment to the city, to the club, and to the game,” calling him “the best player to have ever played.” Club owner Jorge Mas had long aimed to have Messi inaugurate Inter Miami’s new stadium, set to open in 2026. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT