Inter Miami is preparing to dive back into Major League Soccer (MLS) action following their early exit from the FIFA Club World Cup. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed on July 4 that Lionel Messi is available and expected to travel for the upcoming July 5 clash against CF Montreal.

Lionel Messi is out of contract at the end of 2025 and he’s yet to decide whether to extend his deal with Inter Miami, leading to plenty of transfer speculation. It’s been reported that Messi is considering playing in a more competitive league in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup,

The Club World Cup highlighted some of Miami shortcomings - and those in Argentina believe Messi should reconsider his future in the U.S.