Inter Miami’s quest to change into “Barca West” acquired a significant increase as they secured the signature of the formidable defender, Jordi Alba, on Thursday.
The Spanish left again, identified for his attacking prowess and defensive solidity, joins former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets within the star-studded squad.
The timing couldn’t be higher for Inter Miami, as they’re set to renew motion after the All-Star break, gearing up for an exciting Leagues Cup enterprise and a much-anticipated dwelling conflict towards Mexico’s Cruz Azul on Friday.
Having spent 11 seasons at Barcelona, Alba contributed considerably to the workforce’s success, securing six La Liga titles and leaving an enduring affect on the legendary Spanish membership.
His footballing journey additionally included a spell at Valencia.
His attacking aptitude at Camp Nou registered a powerful 37 targets and 107 assists in a complete of 605 matches throughout numerous competitions.
With Alba’s arrival, Inter Miami’s sporting director, Chris Henderson, didn’t conceal his enthusiasm, stating: “Jordi is an accomplished, dynamic and experienced player we’re excited to acquire to continue bolstering our squad. He has proven for over a decade that he is one of the best fullbacks in the sport due to both his defensive solidity and capacity to contribute in the attack.”
The trio of former Barcelona stars, Alba, Messi and Busquets, are poised for a heartwarming reunion at Inter Miami below head coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
However, regardless of the star energy, challenges loom giant for the membership, as they presently discover themselves languishing on the backside of the Eastern Conference with a lackluster report of 5-14-3 (18 factors) within the ongoing MLS season.
A 12-point deficit from the playoff line and simply 12 regular-season video games remaining means they’ve a mountain to climb to salvage their marketing campaign.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
