Inter Miami has just announced that it is “close to moving into a new home,” with its official stadium at the Miami Freedom Park complex set to be completed by early 2026. This is seen as a move by David Beckham to secure a long-term commitment from Messi, according to the *Miami Herald*.
The official stadium of Inter Miami within the Miami Freedom Park complex will have a seating capacity of 26,700. Beckham, along with the club’s co-owners, had previously stated that Messi would play at least one season in this new venue.
Currently, Inter Miami plays at the temporary DRV PNK Stadium, which has a capacity of 21,550 seats. However, this stadium has only been a temporary solution since the club’s inception and participation in the MLS.
David Beckham and the team’s co-owners, billionaire brothers Jorge Mas and Jose Mas, have ambitious plans to build the Miami Freedom Park complex, which will feature a modern stadium, a vast park, restaurants, hotels, youth sports facilities, and areas for concerts and international events.
This project has been underway for several years, progressing in phases. The new stadium is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with its official inauguration set for early 2026.
Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023, with a contract running until the end of 2025 and an option to extend for an additional year. The immediate impact of the 37-year-old Argentine star has accelerated the progress of the Miami Freedom Park project, driven by Beckham and the co-owners.
The stadium’s completion is a key part of Beckham’s plan to propose an extension of Messi’s contract until the end of 2026, ensuring that Messi plays at least one season in the new stadium.
According to the *Miami Herald*,
top players like Messi, Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets see Inter Miami as the final club of their careers. Therefore, their willingness to extend their contracts and play in the new stadium is quite likely.
The newspaper also highlighted that Beckham has close personal relationships with Messi, Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets, which may facilitate these extensions. Each player is expected to play at least one season in Inter Miami’s new stadium.
