Inter Miami are just under a month away from the start of the new MLS season, with Oscar Ustari returning for the Herons.
The Argentine veteran was signed at the tail end of last year to provide emergency cover for Drake Callender after Inter Miami found themselves short of goalkeepers heading into the final matches of the season.
With Ustari a former international teammate of Messi’s, the shot-stopper signing a new deal with Inter Miami is a big boost for Javier Mascherano’s cover in the position, with the Herons also adding Rocco Rios Novo to act as third-choice.
And heading into the next slate of pre-season friendlies, Ustari has shared an exciting message to Inter Miami fans having now officially signed a new contract with the Florida franchise.
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Ustari pushing for Inter Miami success after signing new contract
Writing on Twitter, the 38-year-old goalkeeper shared his happiness at signing a new contract with Inter Miami, with the shot-stopper also sharing a message to supporters that he and the squad will strive to success this season.
Ustari wrote: “Happy and grateful to extend my contract at Inter Miami. We will continue to support the team at all times as we strive for collective success in this new season in the same high standards and professionalism as always. Thank you Inter Miami.”
With Inter Miami’s goalkeeping options now looking very impressive, the Herons are in a good position to go into the new season with full confidence that they have good players to feature between the sticks should something happen to Callender.
And with Ustari penning fresh terms, there could now be some hope that Messi will soon sign his new Inter Miami contract amid ongoing rumors surrounding the attacker’s future at Chase Stadium heading into the 2026 season.
What is the latest with Messi’s new Inter Miami contract?
With Luis Suarez signing a new Inter Miami contract at the end of last year, the Herons are making all the right moves behind the scenes in keeping their biggest and best players around for Javier Mascherano’s debut season in charge of the Florida franchise.
Yet tying Messi down to a new deal will be the most important challenge for Inter Miami, with the attacker ye to confirm whether or not he will remain with the Herons at the end of this current contract, with expires in 18 months.
With suggestions that Messi could join FC Barcelona on loan due to a clause in his new contract, Inter Miami will want to do all they can to make the 37-year-old as happy as possible, with the forward’s future the most important in the entire squad.
