On October 23rd, Pacific Time, Inter Miami officially announced that it has renewed the contract with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi until 2028.

Inter Miami announced that it has renewed the contract with club captain, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, and World Cup champion Messi. The new contract will last until the end of the 2028 MLS season.

Messi said: "I'm so happy to be here and to be part of this project. It was just a dream, but now it's a wonderful reality – playing in Miami's Freedom Park. I've been so happy since arriving in Miami, so I'm really happy to be here."

"We're all really looking forward to the day we can finally play at Miami's Freedom Park. We can't wait for the stadium to be built – we're eager to experience the atmosphere in our new home, and we want our fans to enjoy this fantastic venue. It will be something special for us to play in such a magnificent stadium."

"We promised our fans that we would dream big and build an iconic club – one that represents all those who came before us," said Jorge Mas, General Manager of Inter Miami. A club with passion, hard work, and dedication—the kind that makes Miami a city built on dreams. Messi's contract with us, which runs until 2028, is a true tribute to our incredible city. We're very much looking forward to writing this new chapter on the pitch at Miami Freedom Park. Let's keep moving forward, chasing our dreams together."

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said: "Our goal was to bring the best players to Inter Miami and to this city, and we've truly achieved that. We've brought the best player ever to this city. This not only reflects our commitment to Miami, but also Messi's dedication and love for this city, this club, and this game. He remains as passionate as ever, and his desire to win remains the same. As owners, we feel incredibly fortunate to have a player who loves football so much, has contributed so much to the game, and has inspired so many young players."