August 3, 2025
Football Sports

Lionel Messi Declared Free Agent, Opens Door for Moves Despite Existing MLS Contract

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – APRIL 06: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF scores the team’s first goal during the MLS match between Inter Miami CF and Toronto FC at Chase Stadium on April 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

In a surprising turn of events, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has officially been granted free agent status, enabling the global football icon to engage in contract talks with any club worldwide. This development comes even though Messi’s current contract with the Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit is valid until December 2025.

Sources close to the player reveal that this new status offers Messi greater flexibility in shaping the next phase of his illustrious career, potentially attracting interest from top European clubs and other football powerhouses. The 36-year-old Argentine superstar, renowned for his unparalleled skill and record-breaking achievements, remains a coveted asset in the transfer market.

While Messi continues to lead Inter Miami on the pitch, this contractual shift signals possible negotiations and transfers ahead as clubs look to leverage the opportunity to sign one of football’s greatest talents without the usual transfer fees. Football enthusiasts across the globe are now keenly watching to see where Messi’s next chapter will unfold.