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Messi shortly before contract extension: Miami remains the goal!
Lionel Messi is about to extend his contract with Inter Miami until 2026. New stadium planned, no change of club in sight.
Messi shortly before contract extension: Miami remains the goal!
Lionel Messi is close to extending his contract with Inter Miami. According to information from Laola1 Only the final details remain to be clarified. Messi's current contract expires at the end of 2025, and the famous footballer does not plan to stop long after his playing career is over. With a view to the 2026 World Cup, he is not looking to change clubs and will remain in an advisory capacity with the club with which he has been playing in Florida since the summer of 2023.
In the meantime, Messi has achieved remarkable achievements. He recently scored his 44th point, making him the best league scorer in Inter Miami's club history. Jorge Mas, the club's co-owner, is optimistic that Messi will continue to wear the number 10 when the new stadium opens in Miami and in the 2026 season. The team currently plays its home games in Fort Lauderdale, but the new stadium was originally scheduled to open in 2025, but that plan was pushed back to 2026, as Sports show reported.
Thoughts of returning and family perspectives
Despite his success in the USA, Messi is also thinking about his future in Europe. In an interview with TV3 he said that he would like to live in Barcelona long-term. Messi and his family miss their time in Barcelona and are considering returning there. From 2000 to 2021, Messi was active for FC Barcelona, where he significantly shaped his career. These thoughts of returning contrast with his current ambitions in Major League Soccer.
The challenges of a football career and future prospects are topics of increasing importance, not only for Messi, but also for many professionals. In the context of these considerations, a series of topics shows: 90 minutes, how former players often have to switch to new professional paths after their playing careers. Many players, such as Christian Fuchs and György Garics, stay in football by becoming coaches or scouts. This shows how important solid planning is for the time after your career.
Countless players are considering transitioning into professional life while continuing to pursue their athletic goals. This is primarily supported by the KADA (Career After) platform, which supports top athletes in planning their future. These considerations can be crucial to living a fulfilling life after retirement and reflect what could await Messi and many of his colleagues in the years to come.