Inter Miami CONFIRMS Luis Suarez’s arrival as striker is reunited with ‘friends’ Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in MLS: ‘Welcome to the Miami dream’
- Inter Miami has confirmed the arrival of Luis Suarez to Major League Soccer
- “I'm looking forward to being reunited with great friends and players,” said the Uruguayan
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Inter Miami has confirmed the arrival of Luis Suarez, with the striker enjoying the chance to 'reunite with great friends' included Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer.
Suarez is the latest superstar to land in South Florida, following former Barcelona teammates Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets to the club co-owned by David Beckham.
“Nothing more beautiful than with friends,” Inter Miami wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of children with the names of the team's four superstars. The team then added, “Welcome to the Miami dream.”
The Uruguayan international, who spent six years at Barcelona alongside Messi, Busquets and Alba, joins them at the MLS club following his departure from Brazilian side Gremio earlier this month.
“I am very happy and excited to take on this new challenge at Inter Miami,” said Suarez. “I can't wait to get started and I am ready to work to fulfill the dream of winning more titles with this great club.
Inter Miami has confirmed the arrival of former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez to the MLS
“I am optimistic about what we can achieve together with our shared ambition,” Suarez said
The Uruguayan striker spent six years at Barcelona alongside Messi, Busquets and Alba
'I am optimistic about what we can achieve together with our shared ambition. I will give everything to bring joy to these great fans I have heard so much about while wearing the colors of Inter Miami, and I look forward to being reunited with great friends and players. I'm also looking forward to meeting my new teammates and coaches.”
The 36-year-old – a Champions League, Copa America and five-time La Liga winner – has signed a one-year contract. It is claimed that the deal includes an option to extend for another season.
Beckham welcomed Suarez's arrival, saying: 'We are delighted that a player with Luis' quality and passion for the game is joining our club.
“He joins a squad that will inspire the next generation and we look forward to seeing him take to the pitch with both former teammates and young players from our academy.”
Suarez scored 195 goals and 113 assists in 283 games for Barcelona between 2014 and 2020. Together with Messi, Alba, Busquets and Co, the Catalan team won the Champions League, the Club World Cup and four La Liga titles.
The 36-year-old – European and five-time La Liga champion – has signed a one-year contract
“Nothing better than with friends,” wrote Inter Miami about the team's four superstars
The 36-year-old played 138 games for his country and scored a record 68 goals.
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas claimed Suarez's work ethic is typical of what the club wants to build. 'Luis is a fierce one competitor whose winning drive embodies what we expect from our players.
“We promised our fans that we would pursue the best players in the world to build a roster that can compete at the highest echelons in America.”
Inter Miami first hinted at the signing after parting ways with forward Josef Martinez at the end of the 2023 season. According to the Miami Herald, the club is also expected to sign winger Julian Gressel from the newly crowned MLS champions Columbus Crew.
