As Inter Miami inch nearer to clinching a spot within the MLS Cup playoffs, there could possibly be extra excellent news coming to Javier Mascherano’s facet because the membership is getting nearer to finalizing a multiyear deal to increase Lionel Messi’s contract, in accordance with ESPN. After serving to the Herons make historical past within the Membership World Cup by turning into the primary MLS staff to defeat a European facet in an official competitors after they took down Porto, and likewise contending for league MVP honors, Messi has proven that he has a lot to present regardless of being 38 years outdated.
He has 20 objectives and 9 assists in MLS play after scoring and helping in Inter Miami’s victory over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday, and the Herons have relied on the Argentine quantity 10 to maintain the membership at a excessive degree. As they push for the primary MLS Cup title in membership historical past, they will want a lot extra from him this season, however it is going to even be reassuring to know that this would possibly not be his final season in MLS.
With the 2026 World Cup looming, Messi has already solid doubt on whether or not he’ll be capable of go well with up for Argentina when the time comes, however it’s his objective to finish one remaining World Cup for his nation. Even when talking about these objectives, Messi appeared to allude to sticking with Miami as he talked about having an excellent preseason in 2026.
Accidents have taken their toll with Messi lacking 4 video games throughout July as a result of muscular accidents, however he is executed nothing however rating. Messi was linked to a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia in the course of the summer time, however that was seen as a protracted shot as Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has been clear on wanting to return to a take care of Messi.
The Herons are set to open their new house stadium, Miami Freedom Park, forward of the 2026 season, and there isn’t any higher solution to break within the new digs than with Messi and Rodrigo De Paul within the squad toying with MLS defenses. There’s additionally nonetheless extra for Messi to perform in Miami after solely successful the 2023 Leagues Cup and the 2024 Supporters’ Protect; extra silverware might be added to Messi’s trophy cupboard with the Herons. He has taken the league by storm since becoming a member of on a free switch in July of 2023, and it might be a best-case state of affairs for each Messi and Miami if an extension is signed to maintain him stateside.
