Lionel Messi and MLS club Inter Miami are reportedly progressing toward a contract extension. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, talks between the two sides have advanced and they are close to an agreement, which is expected to be finalized soon.

Lionel Messi scored two goals, helping Inter Miami rally for a 3-1 home win Wednesday night that knocked LAFC out of CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Inter Miami is close to an agreement with Lionel Messi over a contract extension, which would see the Argentina forward lead his side into their new home at Miami Freedom Park next year. Messi joined Miami as a free agent in July 2023 on a deal that expires at the end of 2025 but — according to sources in the United States with knowledge of the situation — talks to prolong his stay are at an advanced stage and the 37-year-old is now expected to sign,