(VIDEO) Messi's Cryptic Answer About His Inter Miami Future - Is He Heading Out?

The question mark hanging over Lionel Messi's future with Inter Miami is still there, and head coach Javier Mascherano isn't exactly clearin' things up. Following Inter Miami's recent 3-0 loss to Orlando City, where Messi himself expressed frustration and cast doubt on his future by saying "I don't know anything" about a contract extension, alarm bells are ringin' for fans and the club's front office.

Mascherano, in comments both before and after the game, has been careful not to make any definitive statements about the Argentine superstar staying beyond December 2025, when his current deal runs out. While he's made it clear he wants Messi to continue, acknowledging his importance to the club, the MLS, and the fans, his words have been pretty cautious. "Hopefully in a few weeks we can have news about Leo," Mascherano stated, hinting that negotiations are ongoing but offerin' no guarantees.

The uncertainty surrounding Messi's future is just addin' to a tricky patch for Inter Miami on the field. The team's been inconsistent, with several recent losses and a Concachampions exit that have raised concerns. In this context, Messi stickin' around feels crucial for the team to stay competitive and maintain its global appeal, especially with the 2025 Club World Cup on the horizon, a tournament Inter Miami has already qualified for.

Messi potentially leavin' would be a massive blow to Inter Miami, both on the field and in terms of finances and media attention. His arrival in 2023 gave the club and the MLS a huge popularity boost, attractin' tons of fans and sponsors. Him not bein' there would leave a void that'd be tough to fill.

Meanwhile, the rumors about a possible return to Barcelona for Messi or even a new chapter in European soccer just keep swirlin'. Inter Miami and MLS fans are eagerly awaitin' official word on the Argentine legend's decision, knowin' that his future is up in the air and his choice will shape the team's direction for years to come. Mascherano, for his part, is playin' the waitin' game, hopin' that the "news" he mentioned will be good for Inter Miami.