The Argentinian captain openly asserted his firm determination to lead Argentina to defense of his world title during the FIFA 2026 tournament in North America, and this objective still seems topical.
Messi started on the wheel hats at the start of the 2025 MLS season, already with three goals scored, despite some concerns about injuries.
However, his future remains uncertain, despite the confirmation by the owner of the club, Jorge Mas, of negotiations in progress to renew his current lease.
The MLS season continued until December, including the play-offs, the Messi's contract expired at the end of 2025.
Diario as information corroborates Mas declarations according to which everything is in place concerning the extension of Messi, but the details will be crucial and three final scenarios are possible for the 37 -year -old player.
Lionel Messi should stay in Miami
Everything indicates that an idyllic return to Barcelona seems more and more improbable, Miami being expected as his last stage in the club.
Messi seems certain to extend his contract at least until the summer, for the World Cup, with a possible confirmation of the two parties until the end of December 2026 to finish the full season of MLS.
However, Inter Miami could extend this contract if the opening of its new stadium is again postponed.
The current plan provided for its opening for the start of the 2026 MLS season, and if the project will continue, it is unlikely that Messi signs for more than 12 months.
If the contract was postponed at the end of 2026, even 2027, the Inter Miami could offer a lease so that Messi stayed in Florida until December 2027, despite the rumors that he wishes to end his career in Newell's Old Boys, before putting an end to his incredible career in 2027 or 2028.
