The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season. Suárez and Messi spent six seasons together at Barcelona, winning four Spanish league titles and nine other trophies — including a Champions League title — in that span. Suárez is coming off a season where he was best player and best striker in the Brazilian league with Gremio.
Quick Read
- Luis Suárez Joins Inter Miami:
- Transfer: Signed with Inter Miami for the 2024 season.
- Background: Played with Lionel Messi at Barcelona for six seasons.
- Achievements with Messi at Barcelona:
- Titles: Four Spanish league titles.
- Trophies: Nine other trophies, including a Champions League title.
- Suárez’s Recent Performance:
- Brazilian League: Named best player and best striker with Gremio.
- Suárez’s Statement:
- Excitement: Happy to embrace new challenge at Inter Miami.
- Goal: Ready to work towards winning more titles.
- Anticipation: Eager to reunite with friends and meet new teammates.
- Speculation and Relationship with Messi:
- Anticipation: Speculation about Suárez joining Inter Miami due to his relationship with Messi.
- Inter Miami’s Achievement: Won the Leagues Cup after Messi’s arrival.
- Inter Miami’s Talent Overhaul:
- Notable Signings: Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, alongside coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
- Connection: All have previous ties with Barcelona.
The Associated Press has the story:
Luis Suárez signs with Inter Miami, reunites with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi
Newslooks- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) —
The long-awaited reunion of Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi is now a reality, after the Uruguayan striker signed with Inter Miami on Friday for the 2024 season.
Suárez and Messi spent six seasons together at Barcelona, winning four Spanish league titles and nine other trophies — including a Champions League title — in that span. Suárez is coming off a season where he was best player and best striker in the Brazilian league with Gremio.
“I’m very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter Miami,” Suárez said. “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. I’m optimistic about what we can achieve together with our shared ambition.”
There had been speculation for months that Suárez would join Inter Miami, especially given his relationship with Messi. Inter Miami won its first trophy — the Leagues Cup — last season shortly after Messi arrived, his signing part of an overhaul that brought elite talent like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to the club, along with coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino. Busquets and Alba also played for Barcelona alongside Messi, and Martino is a former Barcelona coach.
“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,” Suárez said. “I’m also eager to meet my new teammates and coaches.”
