In an interview with Inter Miami News Hub, Lionel Messi, the captain of MLS club Inter Miami and forward for the Argentina national team, spoke about his professional career prospects.
As I’ve said I’m focused on the day-to-day, but I’d be lying if I said I don’t think about it. Yes, I do. This year will be key in deciding if I’ll play. I want to find rhythm and consistency.
Lionel Messi
The 37-year-old Messi, who joined Inter Miami in July 2023, has scored three goals and provided two assists in five matches during the 2025 MLS regular season. Previously, he helped the Florida team win the regular season title in 2024 and the League Cup in 2023.
Messi's current contract, which runs until the end of December 2025, is with the 2022 World Cup champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist, who has won the Ballon d'Or four times (2009, 2019, 2021, 2023). On April 11, sports insider David Ornstein reported that Messi is close to extending his contract with Inter Miami until 2026. His market value is estimated at 20 million euros by Transfermarkt.
On April 14, Luis Suarez, the Uruguayan forward for Inter Miami and winner of the 2011 Copa America, shared with El Pais that Lionel Messi has a strong desire to play in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
