Major Update in Leo Messi’s Contract Negotiation With Inter Miami

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are enduring a lackluster MLS season this term. 

Messi joined the club in 2023 and helped The Herons record their best season ever, finishing atop the Eastern Conference.

The performance level of the side, though, has dropped significantly this term. Javier Mascherano's team is fifth in the Eastern Conference with 22 points from 13 games.

Six wins, four draws, and three losses make up for a mediocre record. To add to that, Leo Messi's contract situation has taken the focus away from on-field performances.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's current deal expires at the end of the campaign. Messi has racked up 44 goals and 21 assists in 56 appearances since his move to Inter Miami.

The 37-year-old boasts an impressive 10 goals and three assists in 17 games this season. Leo Messi's presence certainly draws extra eyeballs to Inter Miami as well as the MLS.

ESPN journalist Diego Monroig has now provided a crucial update on the little magician's future with The Herons. His report claims,

"The negotiations started in November, it still exists, but it’s stalled right now due to details and conditions. The intention is to make use of the option for one more year so that Messi can stay at Inter Miami while preparing for the next World Cup."