David Beckham-owned Inter Miami has announced the arrival of Luis Suarez in the MLS. Suarez, all set to be reunited with Lionel Messi has joined the Herons on a one-year deal with an option of extending further.
Inter Miami announced signing Luis Suarez through a post on the platform X, previously known as Twitter. The caption accompanying the post read, “Welcome Luis Suarez, to the dream of Miami.”
I’m very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter Miami,” Suarez said to the club’s official website. “I can’t wait to get started, and I’m ready to work to make the dream of winning more titles with this great club a reality.
An Anticipated reunion:
In conjunction with the announcement, the club shared an image featuring four young players from their academy donning the jerseys of Suarez, Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. This reunion marks the first time the quartet has been brought together since their time playing for the Catalan giants in La Liga, underscoring the growing reputation of MLS in the eyes of top-tier footballers.
Luis Suarez, renowned for his stints with Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid in an illustrious career, expressed his enthusiasm about embarking on a new chapter in North America.
“I’m optimistic about what we can achieve together with our shared ambition. I will give my all to bring joy to these great fans I’ve heard so much about while I wear Inter Miami colors, and look forward to reuniting with great friends and players. I’m also eager to meet my new team-mates and coaches.”
Luis Suarez makes his way to Miami on a free transfer, showcasing excellent form despite nearing the latter stages of his career. The striker’s remarkable performances earned him recognition as the top player and leading goalscorer in the Brasileirao. Suarez’s impressive stats include 26 goals and 17 assists in 53 appearances, a pivotal contribution that played a crucial role in Gremio’s triumphs in the Campeonato Gaúcho and Recopa Gaúcha.