Inter Miami, the American club, announced on social media a transfer involving Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez. The deal brings the 36-year-old forward to the club on a one-year contract with an option to extend the agreement through 2025. Suárez will join former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba in South Florida, creating a notable reunion of players who have shared the field at the highest level.
The move follows Suárez’s 2023 switch from Nacional to Grêmio in Brazil, with his contract in Brazil running through the end of 2024. His career has included stints at Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Liverpool, and reports indicate that his current contract with Grêmio allowed for early termination if needed. This element adds flexibility to Suárez’s transition as he eyes a new chapter in Major League Soccer.
With Messi already making a mark for Argentina on the world stage, Inter Miami has continued to shape a league narrative centered on elite names. In December 2022, Messi helped Argentina win the FIFA World Cup, earning the tournament’s best player honors as the team defeated France in a dramatic penalty shootout. The presence of players with such pedigree signals Inter Miami’s ambition to compete at a high level and to attract strong talent across the sport of football.
Earlier reports had hinted at potential coaching changes that could affect the club’s plans, underscoring the evolving landscape around leadership and strategy in American soccer. The club’s communications reflect a path toward sustained growth, emphasizing the integration of proven international stars with a roster built to compete across MLS and international competitions.