Lionel Messi, on the renewal with Inter Miami: “I feel happy”

Lionel Messii valued its renewal with Inter Miamiclub with which he extended his bond until the end of 2028highlighting that he is “very well” and “happy.”

In an interview with NBCthe Argentine star referred to the great decision he made in recent days: “It was not a difficult decision. I always said that I base myself on how I am, on a day-to-day basis and on how I feel physically and mentally to continue playing and continue being part of this club.”

“And the truth is that I felt very good during the year, I feel happy living in Miami, just like my family,” completed the 10, who arrived in the MLS in mid-2023 and totals 73 goals and 37 assists in 83 games.

The former Barcelona and PSG player delved into his life in Florida: “The truth is that I like everything about living here. I spent a lot of time in Barcelona, ​​which for me is an extraordinary city, where I grew up and lived spectacular moments, and which we miss a lot. But Miami is a city that allows us to live very well, that makes us enjoy life, that allows us to be calm.which allows children to be themselves and live day to day.”

Messi led Inter Miami to its first two titles, the Leagues Cup 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield 2024, while adding important individual awards in the MLS: Ballon d’Or 2024 (he is the great candidate to repeat in the current season) and Golden Boot 2025.

The 38-year-old Argentine soccer player, who came to Las Garzas as a world champion, also referred to his legacy in United States soccer: “Today the Inter Miami brand has become very strong not only in the United States, but globally as well. I think the club has made significant changes and has grown in all aspects: sporting, institutional and organizational. I think it has more room to continue growing and improving in all aspects.”

“As for the development of soccer in the United States, I think it is possible, but Significant changes must be made for teams to continue growing. However, there is a very solid basis: the clubs are ready and really want to achieve this growth, and I think the time is right. For this development to begin, each team must be free to bring and sign the players they want without restrictions or laws that limit them. “Today, every team and club in the United States has the potential and ability to do this, and I believe that if they are given this freedom, many great players will come along who will greatly help the development of soccer in the United States.”