Jordi Alba has signed a contract extension with Inter Miami. The fresh terms will take the former Spain and Barcelona full-back, 36, through the 2027 MLS season, and The Athletic can confirm that Alba’s extension is a Designated Player deal,

Inter Miami forwards Lionel Messi (10) and Luis Suárez (9) celebrate after teammate Jordi Alba (18) scored a goal during the first half of their Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinal match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. David Santiago [email protected]

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is confident Lionel Messi will sign a new deal. The Argentina captain is coming off contract and has cast doubt on his future with the MLS club over the past week.