Luis Suarez Joins Inter Miami
Luis Suarez has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer, leaving his previous club Gremio.
Reunion with Messi
This move marks a reunion with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi.
Messi had also joined Inter Miami as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain the previous summer.
Manager and Earlier Signings
Inter Miami is managed by Gerardo Martino.
Prior to Suarez’s arrival, Inter Miami had signed Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
Team’s Success and Trophy
The strengthened squad, including Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba, helped Inter Miami secure their first-ever trophy, the Leagues Cup.
Aguero’s Statement
Former Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero expressed happiness about Messi and Suarez playing together again.
Aguero issued a warning to Inter Miami’s rivals, emphasizing the formidable partnership of Messi and Suarez.
He mentioned the presence of Busquets and Jordi Alba, making Inter Miami a tough team to beat.
Competitiveness in MLS
Aguero acknowledged the increasing competitiveness in Major League Soccer (MLS).
He suggested that other teams in the league should be concerned about Inter Miami’s strengthened squad.
Messi’s Impact on MLS
Aguero noted that Messi’s presence has attracted more players to join the MLS.
Messi and Suarez’s Past Success
Messi and Suarez had previously formed a lethal partnership at Barcelona, playing together 258 times.
They achieved considerable success, including four La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League.
Inter Miami’s Performance
While Messi and Suarez have played in two friendlies for Inter Miami, they have not made any goal contributions yet.
Ferran Torres’ Perspective
In a related note, Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres named Messi as one of his top five favorite forwards in the world.
Torres’ list includes Cristiano Ronaldo, David Villa, Robert Lewandowski, and Harry Kane.
Torres had played with Lewandowski at Barcelona.
Torres’ Background
Ferran Torres joined Barcelona in January 2022 from Manchester City.
Messi had already left the club in the summer of 2021.
Torres’ Performance
Torres has scored 25 goals and provided 13 assists in 100 games for Barcelona.