Uruguayan striker, Luis Suarez, is set to join his bosom friend, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami in December.
The Major League Soccer club has agreed with Gremio for Luis Suarez and the 36-year-old will move to Inter Miami at the end of the current Brazilian Serie A season.
According to ESPN, Suarez will sign a one-year deal with Inter Miami, with an option to extend for another year.
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Rumours about Suarez making a move to Major League Soccer began swirling in the summer when his bosom friend, Messi, joined the Miami-based club.
However, it was always stated by Gremio that the Brazilian Serie A season would have to end for Suarez to make the switch.
Suarez and Messi were teammates at Laliga outfit Barcelona from 2014 to 2020 winning four Laliga trophies and the 2014/15 UEFA Champions League title.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez share a deep and enduring friendship that extends beyond the confines of the football pitch. Their bond was forged during their time together at Barcelona, where they formed a lethal attacking partnership that terrorized opposing defenses. Off the field, their families have become close, often vacationing together and celebrating milestones in each other’s lives. This camaraderie is a testament to the strong personal connection they’ve developed over the years, transcending their professional careers.
Their friendship was put on full display when Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021. Suarez, who had previously moved to Atletico Madrid, openly expressed his support for Messi during this challenging transition, and they continued to stay in touch.
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Beyond football, Messi and Suarez’s friendship serves as a heartwarming example of the genuine relationships that can develop within the world of sports, highlighting the significance of trust, loyalty, and mutual respect that underpin their enduring bond.
Messi’s former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets also transferred to Inter Miami in the summer after Messi signed for the club.
Gremio are fourth in the Brazilian Serie A standings at the moment with 53 points from 31 matches.
Suarez is the all-time highest goalscorer for Uruguay with a total of 68 goals in 137 appearances.
He is Gremio’s top scorer this season with 10 goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances.
Inter Miami finished 14th on the MLS Eastern Conference table with 34 points accrued from 34 matches.
By Toju Sote
Photos credit: @luissuarez9 (Instagram)
