Luis Suarez, former FC Barcelona teammate of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, has officially signed a one-year contract with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami. The deal also includes an additional option for the 2025 season. Managing owner Jorge Mas expressed his happiness at welcoming the world-class striker, emphasizing Suarez’s winning drive and the club’s pursuit of the world’s best players.
Miami co-owner David Beckham also expressed his delight at having a player of Suarez’s quality and passion for the game join the club. He added that Suarez joins a squad that is inspiring the next generation and they look forward to seeing him take the field with both former teammates and young players from the academy.
Suarez had always looked to reunite with Messi, Busquets, and Jordi Alba in Florida. In June, it was revealed that the forward had intentions to join Inter Miami in the summer, but he remained under contract with Brazilian side Gremio. However, his deal with Gremio contains a release clause which he and Miami have now activated.
Rumors of Suarez’s impending arrival arose after head coach Renato Gaucho revealed Suarez played his final game with the team earlier this month. The player then took to social media to post his goodbye message, thanking everyone for the love and support he received during his time with Gremio.
After starting his career with Nacional, Suarez saw stints with Barcelona, Ajax, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid to amass 475 goals and 20 trophies. Now, he is set to play the 2024 MLS season and Leagues Cup with Inter Miami in the search for more silverware.
Suarez expressed his excitement at taking on the new challenge with Inter Miami, stating that he is ready to work to make the dream of winning more titles with the club a reality. He also expressed his eagerness to bring joy to the fans, reunite with great friends and players, and meet his new teammates and coaches.
The signing of Suarez is a major coup for Inter Miami, as they continue to build a competitive squad with an eye on challenging for titles in Major League Soccer. The addition of a player of Suarez’s caliber will undoubtedly raise the team’s profile and increase the anticipation for the upcoming season. As the football world eagerly awaits the next chapter in Suarez’s illustrious career, his arrival in Miami promises to bring excitement and success to Inter Miami and their fans.
