FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The prolonged-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a truth, following the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 time.
Suárez and Messi put in 6 seasons alongside one another at Barcelona, successful 4 Spanish league titles and nine other trophies — which includes a Champions League title — in that span. Suárez is coming off a year the place he was best player and finest striker in the Brazilian league with Gremio.
“I’m quite satisfied and enthusiastic to choose on this new challenge with Inter Miami,” Suárez explained. “I cannot wait to get commenced, and I’m all set to work to make the desire of successful much more titles with this wonderful club a fact. I’m optimistic about what we can realize jointly with our shared ambition.”
There had been speculation for months that Suárez would sign up for Inter Miami, in particular provided his relationship with Messi. Inter Miami gained its initially trophy — the Leagues Cup — final time soon soon after Messi arrived, his signing section of an overhaul that brought elite talent like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to the club, alongside with coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino. Busquets and Alba also performed for Barcelona alongside Messi, and Martino is a former Barcelona mentor.
Now, Suárez joins that combine.
“I will give my all to convey pleasure to these terrific supporters I’ve listened to so a great deal about even though I put on Inter Miami hues, and search ahead to reuniting with wonderful close friends and players,” Suárez said. “I’m also eager to fulfill my new teammates and coaches.”
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