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Inter Miami announced on Thursday that Lionel Messi has signed a new contract extending his stay with the team for an additional three years, putting an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future.

The announcement came just one day before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville, with the team — ranked third in the Eastern Conference — set to host the first game of the best-of-three series on Friday night.

While the club did not immediately reveal the details of the new contract, reports suggest the deal runs through 2027 or 2028, securing the club’s biggest star for the foreseeable future.

The extension is expected to further boost ticket sales for Inter Miami’s new stadium, currently under construction near Miami International Airport. Fans have already been purchasing season packages and reserving seats, anticipating that the 2022 World Cup winner would remain with the club for years to come.