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Sergio Busquets, the former Barcelona captain and Spain international, will retire from professional football at the end of the MLS season in December, after a distinguished 18-year career with numerous titles, including La Liga and Champions League victories, and a successful stint with Inter Miami alongside former teammates.
Sergio Busquets will retire at the end of the MLS season, concluding a distinguished career with numerous titles, including with FC Barcelona and Spain, and contributing significantly to Inter Miami CF's success.
Inter Miami officially unveiled Lionel Messi and signed Sergio Busquets, both former Barcelona teammates, in a ceremony delayed by rain and lightning. Messi signed a deal that will keep him at the MLS club until 2025, while Busquets signed a contract through the 2025 season. The event, attended by a sold-out crowd, was hailed as a dream come true by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham. The struggling team hopes the arrival of Messi and Busquets will help turn their season around.
Despite heavy rain and thunder causing a two-hour weather delay, Inter Miami officially unveiled Lionel Messi at DRV PNK Stadium in South Florida. Messi expressed his excitement to be in Miami and his desire to compete and help the club grow. Inter Miami owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas addressed the crowd before introducing Messi, with Beckham calling it a dream come true. Sergio Busquets, Messi's former Barcelona teammate, was also announced as a new signing for Inter Miami. Messi is expected to make his debut on July 21 against Cruz Azul.
Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets were unveiled as new players for Inter Miami CF in a sold-out event at DRV PNK Stadium. Messi, who signed a multiyear contract with the club, becomes the highest-profile signing in MLS since David Beckham joined LA Galaxy in 2007. Beckham, now a co-owner of Inter Miami, expressed his excitement and gratitude for this moment that was a decade in the making. Despite a two-hour weather delay, the fans eagerly welcomed Messi and Busquets, with chants of "Messi! Messi!" filling the stadium. The event was attended by A-list celebrities and athletes, and Messi was greeted with a tribute and a performance of "The World Is Yours to Take."
Inter Miami CF has signed legendary Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets to a contract running through the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Busquets, considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, will occupy a Designated Player slot and is expected to join the team soon. The World Cup champion and former FC Barcelona captain brings a wealth of experience and success to Inter Miami, and the club is excited to have him represent their franchise.
New Inter Miami manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino emphasized that Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are not joining the team for a vacation but to compete and achieve success. Martino, who previously coached both players at Barcelona, stated that discussions with Miami began before the deals for Messi and Busquets were finalized. He believes that Messi's presence in MLS will contribute to the growth of soccer in the United States. Miami, currently in last place in the Eastern Conference, aims to revive their season with the help of Martino and their new signings. Messi's debut is expected to take place in late July.
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will join former teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami FC in the MLS this summer, after opting for Miami's offer over those from Saudi Arabia. Busquets' contract with Barca expires at the end of June, and he has been mulling over offers from the United States and Saudi Arabia. The 34-year-old will be reunited in South Florida with seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who announced his intention to move to MLS earlier this month following the expiry of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
Talks between Inter Miami and Sergio Busquets are progressing, but no deal has been finalized yet. Miami hopes to sign Busquets to a contract of $1.65 million or less and thus won’t require using one of the club’s three designated player (DP) slots. Talks for Luis Suarez and Angel di Maria are much murkier, with Suarez under contract at Brazilian club Gremio through the 2024 season and Di Maria being a free agent. Talks between Inter Miami and former Argentina and Barcelona manager Tata Martino are progressing, but no deal has been finalized yet.
Luis Suarez has denied rumors of joining Inter Miami to reunite with Lionel Messi, citing his contract with Brazilian club Gremio until 2024. Meanwhile, Sergio Busquets, another former Barcelona teammate of Messi, is reportedly in talks with Inter Miami for a free transfer, along with Saudi Arabian sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
Barcelona legends Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba bid farewell to Camp Nou as the LaLiga champions won 3-0 against Mallorca. Ansu Fati scored a brace and Gavi added the third in what was also the last game at Camp Nou for the foreseeable future, with Barca due to move to the Olympic Stadium next season to allow their iconic home to be redeveloped. Busquets and Alba played their final ever games for Barca, with coach Xavi Hernandez later confirming they will not be involved in the final fixture of the season at Celta Vigo next week.
FC Barcelona is looking for a substitute for Sergio Busquets, but there are some young players in the team who could inherit the position in the future. Nico González, who currently plays for Valencia CF, is the most experienced player on the list. Marc Casadó, one of the captains of Barça Atlètic, has already debuted with the first team. Gerard Hernández plays for the Juvenil A category and has trained with the first team. Pau Prim is a part of Juvenil B, and Marc Bernal, at 15 years old, has impressed scouts and coaches with his complete skillset.
Lionel Messi has sent a heartfelt message to his close friend and teammate Sergio Busquets after the Barcelona captain announced his departure from the club at the end of the season. The two players had spent over a decade playing together and winning numerous titles for the Catalan giants. There had been speculation that both players could end up playing together next season, but their future remains uncertain. Messi's future is also unclear, with rumors suggesting he could return to Barcelona after his PSG season is over.
Sergio Busquets, considered by many as the best holding midfielder in modern football history, has decided to leave Barcelona after 18 years, with his contract expiring at the end of June. While he has been linked with a move to MLS, sources suggest that he is seriously exploring a move to Saudi Arabia, where he has received a significant offer. Busquets' departure could also impact Lionel Messi's future, with the possibility of the two joining forces in Saudi Arabia.
Sergio Busquets, the long-serving midfielder of Barcelona, has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, after spending 18 years with the Catalan giants. The 34-year-old has won 31 trophies with Barcelona, including eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues. Busquets has not yet confirmed his next move, but he has a lucrative offer on the table to join a club in Saudi Arabia. He has also previously expressed an interest in playing in Major League Soccer, with Inter Miami one of the sides he name-checked.