"Finally they renew someone worth of wearing the jersey" - Inter Miami fans react as club announce renewal of Lionel Messi mate's contract

Fans online have shared their take on Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami renewing the contract of midfielder Yannick Bright. He has made 68 appearances for the Herons across competitions, contributing a goal and two assists.

Bright was originally signed as an MLS SuperDraft first-round selection last year and was a part of Inter Miami's Supporters' Shield-winning squad in his first year. The Italian midfielder is currently in his second year with the Herons, with his new contract being valid until 2028. Bight also has an option to extend it another year.

Fans took to X to react to Inter Miami renewing Yannick Bright's contract, with many being happy about the announcement. One X user wrote:

"Finally they renew someone worth of wearing the jersey."

Multiple users agreed with the same:

Fans continued to share their thoughts on the renewal of Lionel Messi's teammate:

Bright's renewal comes after the Herons finally secured a contract renewal for Lionel Messi, who is set to remain at the club until 2028. The announcement came after weeks of speculation about Messi's future, with him finally choosing to stay at the MLS for three more years.

Lionel Messi speaks up about renewing his contract with Inter Miami

In an interview with NBC News (h/t beIN Sports), Lionel Messi shared his thoughts after renewing his contract with the Herons. His contract will be valid until 2028. Speaking about his decision, he said:

"I’ve always said that I base my decisions on how I feel physically and mentally day to day. The truth is, I’ve felt really good this year. I’m happy living in Miami, and so is my family."

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham was also thrilled to announce the renewal, and said:

"We brought the greatest player in history to our city. That shows our commitment to Miami, but also Leo’s commitment to the club, the fans, and to football."

Lionel Messi has maintained a great form this season, recording 39 goals and 19 assists in 44 outings across competitions for the Herons this season. He also won the MLS Golden Boot this season, having scored 29 goals in the league in 28 outings.

Last year, Messi won the MLS Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award after leading the Herons to their first Supporters' Shield title in history. The Argentine legend is a major favorite to bag the same this year.

Meanwhile, Messi is currently focused on leading the club to the MLS Cup after scoring a brace in their 3-1 win over Nashville in the first game of the best-of-three series in the playoffs. He missed out on leading the team last year, but has a fair chance of winning the same this time.

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