Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi contract and transfer fees

Lionel Messi's contract with Inter Miami runs until 31 December 2028 (25 months left). The final six months open on 1 July 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Lionel Messi has made 2 permanent moves since 2015, none for a disclosed fee.

Lionel Messi transfer history and what each club made

• FC Barcelona · left free for Paris Saint Germain (Aug 2021)
• Paris Saint Germain · joined free from FC Barcelona (Aug 2021) · left free for Inter Miami (Jul 2023)
• Inter Miami · joined free from Paris Saint Germain (Jul 2023) · current club

Lionel Messi injury record and availability

Lionel Messi has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026 league season Lionel Messi has played 1,421 of a possible 1,710 minutes since 22 Jul 2026 (83%): 15 starts and 17 appearances in 19 games, average rating 7.90.

Since 2006, Lionel Messi has had 41 injury spells: 756 days out and 143 games missed. Most frequent: thigh problems (5 times). Longest: metatarsal fracture, 87 days (Nov 2006).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 3 spells, 21 days out, 5 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 58 days out, 8 games missed

Inter Miami injury list

Lionel Messi international career: Argentina caps

Lionel Messi has 208 senior caps for Argentina and 126 international goals.

Last 12 months: 13 caps, 10 starts, 1,070 minutes in 14 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 10 Oct 2026.

Lionel Messi: club-trained at FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi is club-trained at FC Barcelona: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• FC Barcelona

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.