Inter Miami has completed the signing of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, reuniting him with former Barcelona teammate and close friend Lionel Messi.

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Inter Miami has completed the acquisition of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, reuniting him with former Barcelona teammate and close friend Lionel Messi.

Suarez, who turns 37 next month, has agreed to a contract extension through the end of the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, according to Xinhua.

“Welcome, Luis Suarez, to the Miami dream.” “There is nothing more beautiful than playing with friends,” Inter Miami wrote on Friday in a social media post.

Suarez joined Inter Miami on a free transfer after leaving Gremio in Brazil earlier this month. He scored 26 goals in 53 games for Porto Alegre, winning the golden ball award for the best player in Brazil’s Serie A in 2023.

“I’m very happy and excited to take on this new challenge with Inter Miami,” Suarez said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get started, and I’m ready to work to make the dream of winning more titles with this great club a reality.”

Suarez will join former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at the Florida club, in addition to Messi. During their six years at the Camp Nou, the quintet won four La Liga crowns and a Champions League trophy.

Inter Miami, co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, will kick off their 2024 MLS season on February 21 at home against Real Salt Lake.