Negotiations to renew Messi's contract with Miami have stalled

Media reports indicate that the future of Argentine star Lionel Messi with American club Inter Miami is in doubt, with his current contract approaching the end of December 2025. Messi, 37, joined the American team in the summer of 2023 after finishing his experience with Paris Saint-Germain, where he signed a two-year contract with an option for a third season. According to ESPN, negotiations between Inter Miami's management and Messi regarding the activation of the extension clause have stalled, despite talks between the two parties having begun last November. Inter Miami officials hope to retain the Argentine star's services through the 2026 World Cup, which the United States will host alongside Mexico and Canada, considering his presence a pivotal element to their sporting and marketing project. Despite the club's clear desire to keep Messi, the stalemate in negotiations opens the door to multiple possibilities, at a time when reports indicate interest from major clubs in bringing the world champion back to European competitions or even attracting new offers from other regions of the world.