• Loading stock data...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Report: Inter Miami Getting Closer to Signing Lionel Messi

  • The club expects Messi to sign there after multiple years of courtship.
  • Miami co-owners Jorge and Jose Mas have reportedly been in discussions with Messi’s father, Jorge.
Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

MLS could be on the brink of arguably the biggest acquisition in its history.

Inter Miami CF have reportedly entered into advanced discussions to bring Lionel Messi to the club before or when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer, per The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

PSG will reportedly push hard to extend Messi’s contract. The 35-year-old legend has also been linked to a return to the club that made him famous, Barcelona.

However, per Ornstein, Inter Miami could now be the favorite to land Messi, to the point that the club expects him to sign there in the coming months after multiple years of courtship.

Jorge and Jose Mas — the brothers who co-own Inter Miami with David Beckham — have been in discussions with Messi’s father, Jorge, about a potential transfer.

All of this said, these conversations are paused and are not expected to continue until at least after the World Cup is over. They may not pick up again until early 2023, when Messi is able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club.

Messi is currently suspended by Paris Saint-Germain

Messi Launches Sports-Focused Investment Firm

Lionel Messi has launched a holding company that will invest in sports.
October 19, 2022

A move to Inter Miami would make sense for the Argentine national, who already owns a property there.

At $120 million, Messi is the second-highest-paid soccer player of 2022, trailing only PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe ($128M), per Forbes.

Since beginning play in 2020, Inter Miami has quickly risen in value, coming in at $585 million — good for 10th in MLS, per Sportico.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Donald Trump

Trump Again Threatens to Move World Cup, Olympics

Trump claimed he could target Boston if he deemed the city unsafe.

Infantino Says FIFA Will Help Rebuild Soccer Facilities in Gaza

Invited by Trump, Infantino attended Gaza peace talks with world leaders.
MLS

MLS Publishes Unchecked AI-Generated Game Recaps

Humans are not reviewing the articles for accuracy.
Jenny Just

Austin FC Co-Owner: Teach Your Daughters to Play Poker

She calls poker a “mind sport” like chess that teaches important life skills.

Featured Today

Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) celebrates with her teammates after her last second shot to take the lead 90-88 against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Oct. 8, 2025.
exclusive

Standoff Over WNBA’s Future Has Dominated Finals

CBA negotiations have stolen the spotlight from the Aces’ dominant performance.
Paul Cartier
October 5, 2025

Sports Organists Are Still Thriving in the Era of Raucous Arena Music

“When they walk out and they see a real organ guy, it’s like, ‘Wow.’”
Sep 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field.
October 4, 2025

Milwaukee Moneyball: Brewers Are Beating MLB’s Deeper Pockets

Milwaukee is holding its own against big-budget competitors.
Kōloa Rum Company Rum Rusher
September 27, 2025

Panthers Bubbly, Jets Wine, Manning Whiskey: The Sports Booze Boom

A sommelier dives into the sports booze trend—and tries Jets wine.
Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; British and United States flags on the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From Dublin to London: Vikings on NFL’s First Multi-Country Road Trip

The Jaguars have previously played consecutive games in the U.K.
Jun 13, 2018; Moscow, Russia; A general view of a beer stand inside of Luschniki Stadium one day prior to the start of the FIFA World Cup 2018.
February 12, 2025

Saudi Arabia Says No Alcohol at 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia won’t allow alcohol anywhere during the 2034 World Cup.
Noah Lyles (USA) wins the men’s 100m final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, Monday, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
September 22, 2025

Summer Olympics Face a Climate-Induced Heat Check

The World Athletics president says the status quo is not sustainable.
Sponsored

How Jenny Just Is Shaping the Future of Sports Ownership

Jenny Just on bringing her investment experience to sports ownership.
January 13, 2025

Gavin Newsom Reveals Status of 2028 Olympics As Los Angeles Wildfires Roar

Gavin Newsom says there’s a “Marshall Plan” to rebuild Los Angeles.
Paralympics Tiktok
August 25, 2024

The Wildly Successful Paralympics TikTok Account Isn’t What You Think

A cheeky TikTok account is opening the world of Paralympic sports.
August 11, 2024

Passing of the Torch: Los Angeles Set for Olympic Firsts in 2028

The city last hosted the Summer Olympics in 1984.
August 1, 2024

Saudi Arabia Submits Bold World Cup Bid That Includes a Cliffside Arena

The Saudis are proposing a new stadium in a futuristic city called Neom.