Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer membership co-owned by soccer legend David Beckham, is on a relentless mission to bolster its ranks with some severe star energy.
Already having secured the companies of the long-lasting Lionel Messi, who turned down a jaw-dropping proposal from Al-Hilal, they now have their sights set on two extra former Barcelona stalwarts: Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez.
Jordi Alba, the 34-year-old skilled defender, is up for grabs as a free agent following his departure from Barcelona.
Meanwhile, the ever-prolific Luis Suarez, 36, presently at Brazilian aspect Gremio, is reportedly contemplating a reunion along with his former teammates at Inter Miami.
In a candid dialog with El Pais, Inter Miami’s president Jorge Mas they revealed the membership’s bold plans: “Two or three more players will come. We spoke with Jordi Alba – while Luis Suarez has a contract and a release clause. I don’t know if that will happen or not.”
The arrival of Lionel Messi, a marquee signing, has already despatched waves of pleasure by means of MLS and it’s anticipated that his presence will act as a magnetic pressure to draw much more huge names to Inter Miami.
Amid the anticipation, MLS commissioner Don Garber expressed his delight saying: “We continue to work to finalize all aspects of our arrangement with and look forward to making some announcements really soon. Couldn’t be more excited – the best player that has ever played the game picked Major League Soccer as his league of choice. I think it’s a great testament to where MLS stands on the global football landscape. Also, a great testament to Inter Miami, their ambition, and what they are trying to do to build the sport in the south part of Florida.”
Tata Martino, just lately appointed as the pinnacle coach of Inter Miami, provides an intriguing twist to this star-studded saga.
Having labored with Messi and Busquets throughout his time at Barcelona and Argentina, Martino made it clear that these world-class gamers aren’t coming to Miami for leisurely holidays.
“I spoke to Leo and yesterday spoke to Sergio,” Martino said firmly throughout his first press convention as Miami coach. “Sometimes people hear Miami and they think holidays. But these two players are not coming here for a vacation; they are here to work, compete, and win. That is in their blood.”
The buzz round Messi’s resolution to decide on Inter Miami over the colossal 400 million euros ($435 million) supply from Al-Hilal has been electrifying, setting the stage for an enthralling chapter in North American soccer.
With the addition of Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez, the Miami-based membership is clearly decided to make an indelible mark within the MLS and past.
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