Speaking to ESPN recently, Inter Miami co-owner Joge Mas said that he believes that Messi will be lining up for the team in 2026. He explained: “Leo and I will sit and discuss the future. I fully expect that in the opening of our new stadium in 2026, Leo Messi will be our No. 10 after a trophy-laden 2025 season.”

Lionel Messi could open the door to a Barcelona return in 2026 if he signs a new contract with Inter Miami. The Argentina legend has spent the last 18 months with the Florida-based outfit and although his current deal is due to expire at the end of the year,

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami has shaken up its front office following a reported incident after an exhibition match.

Sanllehi’s duties have been reassigned to the club’s academy director Guillermo Hoyos, a long-time confidant and former academy coach of Inter Miami captain and former Barcelona legend Lionel Messi. GiveMeSport’s Tom Bogert first reported news of Sanllehi’s reassignment.

If Neymar arrives in MLS, Inter Miami seemed like the logical choice due to his connections, but it appears other clubs are trying to land him

Inter Miami's president of football operations, Raúl Sanllehí is no longer in charge of sporting matters, and has been replaced by the Herons academy director, Guillermo Hoyos, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Inter Miami have had a front office shakeup, with President of Football Operations Raul Sanllehi re-assigned to a role within the club overseeing institutional relation matters. Guillermo Hoyos, Messi's footballing "godfather,

Lionel Messi's trusted mentor and ‘footballing dad' is now in charge at Inter Miami after a reported fallout with the former operations president.