Let's get Son Heung-min right. HERE WE GO, Messi and Inter Miami are in the final stages of super-close negotiations on re-signing. → Green light to participate in the World Cup

Sep 20, 2025

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Lionel Messi and Son Heung-min will be able to see the match properly in the 2026 season.

Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European transfer market, said on his personal SNS on the 20th (Korea time), "Messi is signing a new contract with Inter Miami and has reached the final stage. As of today, the deal has yet to be struck, there are some things to clarify and MLS approval is required for all conditions. With talks accelerating in recent weeks, there is a possibility that an agreement will be reached soon." Messi said he would sign a new contract soon.

The news of Messi's renewal came first from ESPN, a U.S. media outlet. ESPN said on the 18th that `Messi and Inter Miami are in the final stages of a new multi-year contract, and only a few details need to be agreed upon. The two sides are in the final stages of the negotiation process, and the contract is expected to be signed soon. 'Once the agreement is completed, the contract will receive final approval from MLS,' the report said.

ESPN reported that `there have been reports that they have been connected to other league clubs, but Inter Miami and Argentina's captain Messi have expressed their desire to continue their relationship on and off the field. Messi won the club's first trophy since joining Inter Miami, leading the club to its first League Cup win in 2023, followed by the Supporters Shield in 2024, and the record for most points in a single season.

Messi, the best player in football history, entered the U.S. stage on July 15, 2023, signing for the first time with Inter Miami. At the time, Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami. At the time, Inter Miami was the last team in the league in both the Western and Eastern conferences.

However, after Messi was recruited, it changed 180 degrees. Messi won the first trophy in the club's history with his crazy performance. It was a great rebellion by the last team. Last season, Inter Miami topped the regular-season Eastern Conference. After Messi was recruited, Inter Miami was reborn as the strongest team in MLS. As of 2025, Messi has played in a total of 36 games for Inter Miami, scoring 28 goals and 14 assists.

Inter Miami, which is seeing a significant effect on recruiting Messi, has no choice but to try to catch him. Messi also seems to be satisfied with his life in Inter Miami. Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas previously told ESPN that `the club will do everything in its power to sign Messi's contract and retire from South Florida.' Messi is expected to play for Inter Miami until at least 2026 season due to this renewal.

If Messi re-signs with Inter Miami, his chances of playing in the World Cup next year will also increase. In an A-match in September, Messi once said he could play in the World Cup if his performance was maintained and it did not harm Argentina. Will Messi's last dance be able to unfold again.

Messi's renewal is also good news for MLS. Because Messi is the best soccer player in existence. There are Messi in the Eastern Conference and Son Heung-min in the Western Conference, so the two players may face off. This season, Son Heung-min joins along the way, and the only way to meet Messi is the playoffs. However, next season, depending on the schedule of the MLS secretariat, Son Heung-min and Messi could face off in the regular league.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.