The timing of forward Messi’s return to play for Inter Miami has officially been revealed.

According to coach Tata Martino, Messi has been training with his teammates in recent days. The forward is set to play on September 15 when Inter Miami faces Philadelphia Union.

Messi is expected to return to action in mid-September.

This news has excited Inter Miami fans, as they will soon see the Argentine forward back on the field after a long absence. As of now, Messi has not played for Inter Miami for over two and a half months after repeatedly dealing with injuries.

During Messi’s absence, Inter Miami was eliminated early in the Leagues Cup, losing the chance to defend the championship title that Messi and his teammates worked so hard to win last season.

Previously, Messi was also absent from the Argentina national team’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in early September due to health issues.

At this time, Inter Miami is also accelerating contract extension negotiations with two stars, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba, who have played exceptionally well during Messi’s recent absence.