Summary
Soccer star Lionel Messi is close to signing a new multiyear contract extension with Inter Miami, according to reports. Talks are in the final stages, although financial details have not been disclosed.
Key Facts
- Lionel Messi is nearing a contract extension with Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- Talks are at an advanced stage, with only minor issues left to resolve.
- Messi originally joined Inter Miami in 2023, with a contract running until 2025.
- During the current season, Messi has scored 20 goals and made 11 assists in 21 MLS games.
- Messi previously played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain and has won the Ballon d'Or eight times.
- He helped Inter Miami win the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters' Shield.
- Inter Miami is currently ranked sixth in the MLS Eastern Conference.
- Messi led Argentina to the World Cup win in 2022 and Copa America victories in 2021 and 2024.
