The Barcelona-fication of Miami continues as Inter Miami, the MLS team co-owned by Lionel Messi, adds more former Barcelona players to its roster. Apart from Messi, Inter Miami currently employs Messi’s former Barcelona coach, Messi’s former Barcelona central midfielder, and Messi’s former Barcelona left back. And now, they have reached an agreement to sign Luis Suárez, who currently plays for Brazilian club Grêmio, to a one-year deal with a second-year option, according to ESPN.
Messi and Suárez, both 36 years old, played together at Barcelona from 2014 to 2016, enjoying immense success with four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey titles, and one Champions League victory. Inter Miami’s Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were also part of the team during that time, while coach Gerardo Martino oversaw the quartet from 2013 to 2014.
Speculation about Suárez’s interest in joining Messi at Inter Miami has been circulating for months, and now it has materialized into a deal. The duo’s reunion is highly anticipated by fans and observers alike.
After leaving Barcelona in 2020 following a messy divorce that saw Messi publicly take Suarez’s side, Suárez has had impressive stints at Atlético Madrid, his original club Nacional, and Grêmio. In his current season with Grêmio, he has recorded 10 goals and 10 assists, leading the team in both categories.
Inter Miami’s momentum slowed down a bit after Messi’s arrival, but the team remains incredibly popular and followed. Messi’s season had its ups and downs, including a brilliant performance in winning the Leagues Cup title, but also a period of injuries that affected his MLS appearances. Nevertheless, Messi’s talent was recognized with the Ballon d’Or award during this time, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the world.
