According to blogs and sports news outlets, Lionel Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that will keep him with the MLS club through the 2028 season.
The decision has generated significant commentary among bloggers, who are analyzing what this means for Messi, the team, and the league.
Here is a summary of the key takeaways from blog posts and sports analyses.
Key analyses
Likely final career contract: Several blogs, including The Athletic and beIN Sports, speculate that this three-year deal is likely the final contract of Messi's professional playing career.
He will be 41 by the time it concludes.
Securing his MLS legacy: Commentators suggest the deal strengthens his role as the face of the MLS, ensuring he will be with the team for the opening of the new Miami Freedom Park stadium in 2026. The timing of the extension, just before the club's 2025 MLS Cup playoff campaign, is seen as a major statement of commitment.
Continued dominance despite age: Despite his age, Messi continues to be a dominant force, as evidenced by his 2024 MLS MVP award and the 2025 Golden Boot, which he won after scoring 29 goals in 28 matches. Bloggers note that his continued high-level performance justifies the club's investment.
Broader MLS impact: MLS Commissioner Don Garber called Messi's choice to play in the league a "turning point" for North American soccer.
Many blog posts touch on how Messi's presence has already dramatically increased league-wide revenue, viewership, and attendance since his arrival in 2023.No drama expected: As noted by The New York Times, the contract extension was widely anticipated and lacked drama, with reports indicating it was agreed upon in principle months ago.