"We all hope he renews his contract": Inter Miami coach Mascherano on Lionel Messi's stay with the club

Florida [US], August 2 (ANI): The Leagues Cup is in full swing, but talk around Lionel Messi possible contract extension with Inter Miami continues to grab headlines. Speculation is growing that the Argentine legend could stay on with the club till 2028, according to Goal.com.

Ahead of Inter Miami upcoming Leagues Cup fixture against Necaxa on Saturday, Miami head coach Javier Mascherano shed some light on Messi future.

Regarding Leo, we all hope he renews his contract, he said, as quoted from Goal.com.

Itll be a decision between him and the club - it something theyve been discussing privately. When the time is right, and if they reach an agreement, theyll announce it. I also saw those rumours, but all I can say is that were all hopeful hell stay with us, he added.

Messi current contract with the Herons runs until December, but the club is in no mood to part ways with their star man. Reports suggest that Inter Miami is planning to offer the World Cup winner a three-year extension, which would keep him at the club well beyond the next FIFA World Cup.

Mascherano also hinted that Messi is likely to start the match against Necaxa, highlighting the benefit of playing multiple games at home during this phase.

Leo made it clear the other day - it was a message between the lines, he said, as quoted from Goal.com.

He feels much better playing than resting. Before the match against Cincinnati, he was carrying a bit of fatigue, and thankfully he was able to rest, he added.

Were lucky to be playing several games at home, we dont have to travel, and over the next two weeks, well be staying around here, so there shouldnt be a problem. Unless Leo feels tired and lets us know, the plan is for him to always play, he noted.

Inter Miami will be hoping for back-to-back wins in the Leagues Cup, with victory over Necaxa bringing them a step closer to the next round, only four teams will make the cut. (ANI)

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