Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract runs through the end of the 2028 MLS season, when he will be 41, and recent reporting confirms no playing extension beyond that date has been signed despite club interest in a longer-term relationship. Inter Miami executives have outlined multimillion-dollar plans to retain Messi in a non-playing capacity, including a potential ownership stake, aligning with his recent acquisitions of Spanish clubs and stated preference for business involvement over coaching. His annual contract reviews, combined with the physical demands of MLS at advanced age and the recent conclusion of his Argentina career, support trader expectations that any post-2028 tie will be commercial rather than a new playing deal.