Inter Miami CF has officially announced the continuation of one of its top figures. The legendary Uruguayan forward, Luis Suárez, has signed a contract extension that will link him with the "Herons"

Inter Miami CF on Wednesday signed forward Luis Suárez to a new contract through the 2026 MLS season. Suárez joined Inter Miami in December 2023 on a one-year contract, before deciding to extend the deal through the 2025 MLS season. The extension, however, expired following the team's participation in MLS Cup on Dec. 6.

The legendary striker’s future had come into question in recent months, but after conquering Inter Miami’s maiden MLS Cup earlier in the month, the Herons released a statement announcing Suárez will continue to lead the line for Javier Mascherano’s men at least for another season.

Uruguayan legend Luis Suarez, who accepted a reduced role during the Inter Miami playoffs, is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.

This week, Inter Miami delivered a decision on Luis Suarez’s future that strengthens not only its sporting future but also the emotional core of the project, offering a major boost to Messi as the club prepares for a pivotal 2026 season.

Luis Suárez reportedly will remain with Inter Miami for at least one more season. The 39-year-old striker is "finalizing a deal" to return to the club, according to The Athletic's Tom Bogert, after posting 17 goals and 17 assists for Inter Miami in 50 games across all competitions during the 2025 season.

Messi joined Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 and immediately helped the club claimed its first-ever trophy in the cross-border Leagues Cup. In 2024, Messi won his first league MVP award and led Miami to the Supporter’s Shield (best regular season record), but the team was upset in the first round of the playoffs.

With the inauguration of the Miami Freedom Park in the horizon, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami is set to play one more game at Chase Stadium prior to the home debut in the 2026 MLS. Lionel Messi has been a central figure in Inter Miami’s rapid growth over the past few years,

Inter Miami will have one Designated Player spot to fill heading into 2026, a player who counts $743,750 against the MLS salary cap, as long as they stick to their current roster model of three DPs and three U22 Initiative players.