Inter Miami’s humbling 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup Round of 16 may have signaled more than just the end of a tournament run... it could mark the beginning of the end for the Messi era in MLS.

Despite growing speculation about a potential departure at the end of the MLS season, Lionel Messi is not planning to leave Inter Miami — quite the opposite. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, talks are already underway to extend his stay beyond 2025.