Lionel Messi

Inter Miami FC, Forward
Age: 37-162d (Jun 24, 1987)
Country: AR
2025 Cap Hit

$0

2025 Cash

$0

Career Earnings

$40,893,334

2023-2025 (CURRENT)

Lionel Messi signed a 3 year contract with the Inter Miami FC. In 2025, Messi will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2026
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2023 35
Designated Player
 $20,446,667 $20,446,667 $20,446,667
2024 37
Designated Player
 $20,446,667 $20,446,667 $40,893,334
2025 38
Designated Player
 - - $40,893,334
2026 39
Year Age Status Base Salary Cap Hit
2023 35
Designated Player
 $12,000,000 $20,446,667
2024 37
Designated Player
 $12,000,000 $20,446,667
2025 38
Designated Player
 - -
2026 39
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023 35
Designated Player
 $12,000,000 $20,446,667 $20,446,667
2024 37
Designated Player
 $12,000,000 $20,446,667 $40,893,334
2025 38
Designated Player
 - - $40,893,334
Contract Notes
  • AAV: $50-$60 million (includes salary + Inter Miami stake + signing bonus)
  • Partial equity in Inter Miami upon conclusion of contract
  • Additional compensation via Apple, Adidas and Fanatics
Source: MLS
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$40,893,334

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2023 35
Active / Designated
$20,446,667
$20,446,667
2024 37
Active / Designated
$20,446,667
$40,893,334
Total      
$40,893,334
$40,893,334
Total
$40,893,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Cash Cumulative
2 $24,000,000 $40,893,334
Year Team(s) Age Base Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2023
35
$12,000,000
$20,446,667
$20,446,667
2024
37
$12,000,000
$20,446,667
$40,893,334
Total
$24,000,000
$40,893,334
$40,893,334
Total
$24,000,000
$40,893,334

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Cash Cumulative
2 $24,000,000 $40,893,334
  • Jul 15, 2023 Signed a 3 year contract with Inter Miami (MIA)

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