Inter Miami's head coach, Gerard Martino, has expressed uncertainty over Lionel Messi's future with the club following their exit from the MLS Cup playoffs. Messi, who joined in 2023, has had a stellar season but his contract ends in 2025.

Inter Miami’s 2024 campaign came to an unexpected end with a first-round elimination in the MLS Playoffs. Despite the early exit, Lionel Messi still has crucial matches ahead. Inter Miami entered the MLS Playoffs with high hopes of reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time in their history.