Inter Miami ‘intend to intensify talks with Jordi Alba’ as left-back could reunite with Lionel Messi
Inter Miami ‘plan to bid for Jordi Alba’ as Barcelona left-back could reunite with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets in MLS
- Lionel Messi is expected to join MLS side Inter Miami at the end of July
- The club also announced the signing of Sergio Busquets on Friday
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Inter Miami are hoping to sign another former Lionel Messi teammate, with the club reportedly preparing a bid for Jordi Alba.
The Argentine star, who revealed earlier this month that he would be moving to the MLS, will already have a familiar face at his next stop in Sergio Busquets after Miami announced the latter’s arrival on Friday.
And Alba could soon join his ex-teammates in South Beach along with Marca report that first contact has already been made with the left back.
The 34-year-old announced he would be leaving Barcelona after 11 seasons and is also reportedly considering offers from Saudi Arabia, La Liga and elsewhere in Europe.
Although Alba has reduced his role at Barcelona this season, he remains a key player for his country as he started Spain’s Nations League final victory against Croatia and played 120 minutes as his side finally won on penalties last Sunday.
Jordi Alba helped Spain win the Nations League vs. Croatia
And now he could join his ex-teammate Lionel Messi at Barcelona
Inter Miami have also announced the signing of Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets
According to Marca, Inter Miami plans to make an offer for Alba in the coming days.
Miami announced the signing of Busquets on Friday with a video including praise from Luka Modric, Xavi and Messi about the player.
The 34-year-old midfielder spent 15 seasons with Barcelona before deciding to join Messi in MLS.
While the club has yet to finalize the signing of Messi, they wished their rising star a happy 36th birthday on Saturday – possibly revealing a hint as to his future squad number too.
They posted an image on social media that read “Feliz Complio” – Spanish for “happy birthday” with the number “10” instead of “io”.
Messi’s highly anticipated debut could come on July 21 in the Leagues Cup vs. the Mexican team Cruz Azul, with the club confirming that date as their target.
But before he arrives, Miami is looking to improve its position at the table, as they are last in the Eastern Conference with just 15 points in 17 games.
They will play against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
