Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas told ESPN Monday that negotiations with Lionel Messi over a new contract remain ongoing, but said he's optimistic the team captain will be with the club to inaugurate its new stadium Miami Freedom Park in March 2026.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has once again reiterated the club's stance with a firm nine-word statement. Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami remains uncertain as the final months of his current contract tick away.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas is “optimistic” that Lionel Messi and the rest of his high-profile Barcelona alumni will all extend their contracts with the MLS outfit. But that isn’t where the club’s recruitment ambitions end.