Sergio Busquets ‘is set be reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’
Sergio Busquets ‘reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’ – despite offers from Saudi Arabia – with deal due THIS WEEK
- Sergio Busquets is reportedly one step away from a contract with Inter Miami
- The move would see him reunite with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi
- It comes despite strong interest from Saudi Arabian clubs who had made offers
According to the Spanish press, Sergio Busquets is said to be signing for Inter Miami this week.
It was previously reported that the Barcelona legend was considering offers from Saudi Arabian parties Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, as well as the MLS outfit.
But now it seems the defensive midfielder, who has played for his boyhood club for 18 years, is inclined to follow Lionel Messi into MLS.
Talks with Inter Miami have reached a final straight line and, according to the Catalan radio station, the signing could be made official this week RAC1.
The former World Cup winner would become one of three ‘franchise players’ at the MLS club, along with Lionel Messi and Josef Martinez. This allows Miami to spend above their salary limit on the designated players without limit – a rule that started when David Beckham joined LA Galaxy.
According to radio station RAC1, Sergio Busquets is just one step away from a contract with Inter Miami
He would play with former teammate Lionel Messi, with whom he won three Champions Leagues
While the deal is yet to be confirmed, RAC1 claims he is just one step away from signing with Inter Miami.
Barcelona manager Xavi was keen to keep the midfield metronome, who made 722 senior appearances for La Blaugrana, but Busquets decided not to renew his contract.
The club were unable to make a credible offer due to their financial turmoil, which forced them to shave €200 million off their wage bill from May.
In the video announcing his departure, Busquets said, “It has been an unforgettable journey. Ever since I came to the matches as a child or saw them on TV, I always dreamed of playing in this stadium with this shirt.
“Reality surpasses all my dreams. I wouldn’t have believed you if you had told me when I arrived as a youth player that I would play 15 seasons for the best club in the world, the club of my life, of which I have been, am and always will be a player. fan, member, player, captain and over 700 matches.
RAC1 also reports that Jordi Alba, whose interview with Mail Sport came out last week, is on the American club’s radar.
