Inter Miami drop massive hint on Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Luiz Saurez reunion

The MLS side could sign four former Barcelona teammates

In an effort to bring back Lionel Messi and his old Barcelona comrades for the MLS team, Inter Miami President Jorge Mas has stated that the club is in discussions with Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez.

Last month, the Argentine forward unexpectedly moved from Paris Saint-Germain to the USA. Mas claimed that after signing Messi and Sergio Busquets, the club is attempting to sign two or more superstars.

According to the source, the club, which is partially controlled by former Manchester United and Real Madrid player David Beckham, wants to "build a team around Messi," and negotiations to recruit three of his previous Barca teammates have already begun.

As a result of the revelation, there have been reports that some of Messi's former Barcelona colleagues, including Suarez, Busquets, and Alba, may join him at Inter Miami.

Busquets and Alba can be moved, as they are now unrestricted free agents after leaving Barcelona, but Suarez cannot be acquired through negotiations.

The Uruguayan has a €70 million release clause at Gremio, which the MLS side is unable to utilise, as reported by Diario AS.

For the Brazilian team, Suarez is a crucial player. Despite his advanced age, he has been in excellent form this year, scoring 11 goals in 24 games.

"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", said El Pais.

“All the announcements will be made before July 15”.

Any expectations of Messi and Suarez reinvigorating their fruitful on-field partnership, which lasted for so many years at Barcelona, have been dashed by this revelation. Busquets and/or Alba could yet relocate to America.

Due to contract expirations, Alba and Busquets also left Barcelona this past summer. In Xavi's team over the last season, they were both compelled to fill backup duties, and their exits were subsequently made public. Suarez, 36, departed Camp Nou in 2020 to join Atletico Madrid, but he is currently playing for Gremio in Brazil.