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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Lionel Messi signs new long-term contract with Inter Miami taking career into his 40s

Lionel Messi has extended his stay in Miami - (AP)

Lionel Messi has signed a new three-year contract with Inter Miami, keeping him in Major League Soccer into his 40s.

The 38-year-old’s commitment means Miami will have their superstar player when they move into a new stadium next season. In a social media post Messi was shown signing the deal while sitting on the construction site of the new venue, alongside the caption: “He’s home.”

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