At 37 years old, Lionel Messi approaching the last chapter of its legendary gaming career, now takes place in Major League Soccer with From Miami. With retirement on the horizon, Co -owner Jorge Mas has shared insight into Messi’s long -term future with the club—And it extends beyond the plan.
After his historical World Cup triumph 2022, Messi made headlines next year by signing with one of MLS’s youngest franchises. While the decision was reportedly affected by family and lifestyle preferences, MAS revealed that Messi’s features were also part of a broader vision.
“When Lionel is done playing he will be a partner – both mine and my brother, as well as Davids (Beckham) –in the club. It was one of the things that really attracted Lionel to our project“Mas said to football first
“I’m talking about being a shareholder in the club. Owner of the club, the club’s shareholders. I think this will be long-lasting-five years, ten, twenty, thirty“He added.”As I have told him, this is also a project and a legacy that he can leave to his children and continue to build on his football career“He stopped.
Messi’s arrival at MLS has given a transformative boost to the league, echoes the effects of icons like Pele and David Beckham. Now the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner seems ready to follow Beckham’s road transition from the superstar player to an influential figure in the club’s front office and ownership.
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From Miami Has experienced rapid growth in recent seasons, and Messi has played a central role in that ascent. With its current contract will expire by the end of the 2025 season, The club hopes to secure its services for at least one year to. MAS remains optimistic when it comes to a renewal.
“I expect that within 60-90 days we must decide all this. My hope has always been – and all we do – is to see Messi play at our new stadium 2026. Hopefully it happensS, “he said about Messi’s contract situation.
Next season, Inter Miami will move from Chase Stadium to the new Miami Freedom ParkA project that represents the club’s next phase of growth. According to AthleticS David Ornstein, The club and Messi are already close to reaching an agreement on an extension– Potentially, the Argentine legend allows to continue to build its heritage in the United States both on and outside the field.
